Joe Dziedzic
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
| Joe Dziedzic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
December 18, 1971 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 03 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Phoenix Coyotes | ||
| NHL draft |
61st overall, 1990 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 1994–1999 | ||
Joseph Walter Dziedzic (born December 18, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey left winger.
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 at the University of Minnesota for four seasons. He spent his first 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 Minneapolis High School hockey coach.
Joe's father, Walt Dziedzic, was a Minneapolis police officer, served the City Council for 22 years, and was a Park Board Commissioner for another 12 years, before announcing plans to retire at the end of 2009. His late sister, Kari Dziedzic, served as Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate.
Joe is married to his wife Kelly and has three children.[2]