Dwayne Roloson
Ice hockey player and coach
Born
October 12th, 1969
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and coach, played as a goaltender in the NHL. Roloson began his career in the Western Hockey League before making his NHL debut with the Calgary Flames. Accumulated experience with several teams, including the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders. Achieved notable success leading the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006. Later transitioned into coaching roles after retiring as a player.
Played in the Stanley Cup Finals with the Oilers (2006)
Had a career spanning over a decade in the NHL
Coached at various levels after retirement
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