Professional ice hockey player Dan Fritsche plays in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota Wild.

Fritsche was traded to the Wild from the New York Rangers on January 29, 2009, in exchange for defenseman Erik Reitz.ESPN.com: Minnesota Wild Trade Erik Reitz to New York Rangers for Dan Fritsche

Fritsche was drafted 46th overall in the 2003 NHL draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He made his NHL debut that same year and joined the team for 19 regular season games. Fritsche split his first few seasons between the Blue Jackets and their minor league affiliates. On September 13, 2006, Fritsche re-signed with the Blue Jackets to a two-year contract. He stayed with the Blue Jackets until 2008, when he was traded to the New York Rangers]].

• 2004: World Junior Ice Hockey Championship, gold medal
• 2005: OHL All-Star Game
• 2005: Memorial Cup, OHL Champion

• 2001-05: Sarnia Sting, OHL
• 2003: Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets
• 2003-06: Syracuse Crunch, AHL
• 2003-04: Columbus Blue Jackets
• 2004-05: London Knights, OHL
• 2005-08: Columbus Blue Jackets
• 2008-09: New York Rangers
• 2009-present: Minnesota Wild

• Mahalo's Guide to the Minnesota Wild
• Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 206 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 2003-2004

• July 13, 1985: Born

• 2003: Drafted in the 2nd Round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets

• 2003: Debuted with the Columbus Blue Jackets

• 2006: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets

• 2008: Traded to the New York Rangers

• 2009: Traded to the Minnesota Wild

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