Doug Wickenheiser

Ice Hockey Player and first overall pick

Doug Wickenheiser - Ice Hockey Player and first overall pick
Born

March 30th, 1961
64 years ago

Died

January 12th, 1999
26 years ago — 37 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Rangers. Wickenheiser was selected first overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. His career included stints in various teams in the NHL as well as in minor leagues like the American Hockey League (AHL). After retirement, he contributed to the sport through coaching and player development. Wickenheiser faced health challenges later in life, including a battle with cancer, which led to his death in 1999.

First overall pick in the 1980 NHL Draft

Played for the St. Louis Blues

Won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens

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