Drew Doughty is a hockey defenseman for the Los Angeles Kings NHL team. He is a right handed shooter. Doughty was drafted second overall in the first round of the NHL draft in 2008 by the Kings. He was also one of four 2008 draft eligible players to help Team Canada win gold at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Career Highlights
Drew Doughty won the Max Kaminsky Trophy for Most Outstanding Defenseman for the 2007-2008 season in the Ontario Hockey League.http://www.futurestarshockeyschool.ca/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=48
In his first season with the Los Angeles Kings, Doughty had 6 goals, 21 assists, with 27 points and 57 PIMs.http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/4472
Awards and Championships
2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships: Directorate Award for Best Defenseman
2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships: Named to All-Star Team
2008 Max Kaminsky Trophy for Most Outstanding Defenseman for the 2007-2008 season in the OHL
Quotes
"Wayne Gretzky, he was my favorite player growing up and I idolized him." Doughty commenting on whom he idolized growing up in Ontario.http://www.kidzworld.com/article/15271-drew-doughty-interview
Drew Doughty Pre-2008 NHL Draft Interview
Before being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings second overall in the first round of the 2008 NHL Draft, Doughty was interviewed. Here he gives some insight into his style of playing defense.
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Drew Doughty
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Born
December 8, 1989
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Birthplace
London, Ontario
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Height
6' 1"
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Weight
219 lbs.
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Position
Defenseman
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High school
John Paul II Secondary School, London, Ontario
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Draft year
2008
