Doug Bodger
Douglas Paul Bodger (born June 18, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins ninth overall in the 1984 NHL Draft he would play in over 1,000 games in the NHL with the Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and the Vancouver Canucks.
Doug Bodger | |||
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Born |
Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada | June 18, 1966||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Buffalo Sabres San Jose Sharks New Jersey Devils Los Angeles Kings Vancouver Canucks | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
9th overall, 1984 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
Playing career | 1984–2000 |
A standout junior player in the Western Hockey League, Bodger was twice named the best defenceman on the Kamloops Junior Oilers. He was also named a WHL all-star in both his junior seasons. He also represented Canada at three World Championships, winning a silver medal at the 1996 tournament.
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