Joe Dziedzic
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| Position | Left Wing |
| Shot | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 03 in (1.91 m) 227 lb (103 kg/16 st 3 lb) |
| Pro clubs | Pittsburgh Penguins Phoenix Coyotes |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | December 18, 1971 , Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| NHL Draft | 61st overall, 1990 Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Pro career | 1994 – 1999 |
Joe Dziedzic (b. December 18, 1971 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a retired American professional ice hockey left winger.
[edit] 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 a devastating eye injury.[1] He now runs a youth hockey program in Minneapolis.
| Preceded by Trent Klatt |
Minnesota Mr. Hockey 1989–90 season |
Succeeded by Darby Hendrickson |
[edit] External links
- Joe Dziedzic Hockey Camps
- Pens Player Info Page
- Joe Dziedzic's biography at Legends of Hockey
- Joe Dziedzic's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
