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Joe Dziedzic was drafted in 1990 while playing for [[Edison High School (Minnesota)|Edison High School]] in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]] and was named [[Minnesota Mr. Hockey]] the same year. Following high school, Dziedzic continued playing for his home state at the [[University of Minnesota]] for four seasons. He spent his first few pro seasons split between the [[National Hockey League|NHL]] and [[American Hockey League|AHL]], but was forced into early retirement due to an eye injury.<ref>[http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10413 Legends of Hockey. |
Joe Dziedzic was drafted in 1990 while playing for [[Edison High School (Minnesota)|Edison High School]] in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]] and was named [[Minnesota Mr. Hockey]] the same year. Following high school, Dziedzic continued playing for his home state at the [[University of Minnesota]] for four seasons. He spent his first few pro seasons split between the [[National Hockey League|NHL]] and [[American Hockey League|AHL]], but was forced into early retirement due to an eye injury.<ref>[http://www.legendsofhockey.net:8080/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10413 Legends of Hockey.].</ref> |
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Dziedzic currently runs a youth hockey program in Minneapolis and is the head hockey coach at St. Paul Academy <ref>[http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/87849757.html].</ref> |
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Joe's father, [[Walt Dziedzic]], was a Minneapolis police officer, was elected & re-elected to the [[Minneapolis City Council|City Council]] for 22 years, and then to the [[Minneapolis#Parks and recreation|Park Board]] for another 12 years, before announcing plans to retire at the end of [[2009]]. His sister, Kari Dziedzic, has served as Chair of the Minneapolis Charter Commission. |
Joe's father, [[Walt Dziedzic]], was a Minneapolis police officer, was elected & re-elected to the [[Minneapolis City Council|City Council]] for 22 years, and then to the [[Minneapolis#Parks and recreation|Park Board]] for another 12 years, before announcing plans to retire at the end of [[2009]]. His sister, Kari Dziedzic, has served as Chair of the Minneapolis Charter Commission. |
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Revision as of 14:34, 23 May 2011
Joe Dziedzic | |||
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Born |
Minneapolis, MN, USA | December 18, 1971||
Height | 6 ft 03 in (191 cm) | ||
Weight | 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb) | ||
Position | Left Wing | ||
Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Phoenix Coyotes | ||
NHL draft |
61st overall, 1990 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
Playing career | 1994–1999 |
Joseph Walter Dziedzic (born December 18, 1971 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger.
Career
Joe Dziedzic was drafted in 1990 while playing for Edison High School in Minneapolis and was named Minnesota Mr. Hockey the same year. Following high school, Dziedzic continued playing for his home state at the University of Minnesota for four seasons. He spent his first few pro seasons split between the NHL and AHL, but was forced into early retirement due to an eye injury.[1]
Personal
Dziedzic currently runs a youth hockey program in Minneapolis and is the head hockey coach at St. Paul Academy [2]
Joe's father, Walt Dziedzic, was a Minneapolis police officer, was elected & re-elected to the City Council for 22 years, and then to the Park Board for another 12 years, before announcing plans to retire at the end of 2009. His sister, Kari Dziedzic, has served as Chair of the Minneapolis Charter Commission.
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- 1971 births
- American ice hockey left wingers
- American people of Polish descent
- Cleveland Lumberjacks players
- Ice hockey people from Minnesota
- Living people
- Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey players
- People from Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Phoenix Coyotes players
- Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks
- Pittsburgh Penguins players
- Springfield Falcons players