Dieter Kochan

Dieter Kochan
Born	May 11, 1974 (1974-05-11) (age 37) Saskatoon, SK, CAN
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Shot	Left
AHL team Former teams	Houston Aeros Tampa Bay Lightning Minnesota Wild
NHL Draft	98th overall, 1993 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	1997–2007

Dieter Kochan (born May 11, 1974 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a former ice hockey goaltender. He was the first player to be called up directly from the UHL to the NHL. He scored a goal for the B.C. Icemen, on January 5, 1999. He was named to United Hockey League All-Star second team of 1999–2000. He was a member of the Calder Cup champion Houston Aeros in 2002–03. He also shared (with Wade Dubielewicz) the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (AHL - fewest goals against) in 2003–04. He announced his retirement on May 17, 2007 after playing the 06–07 season with the Aeros.

External links

• Dieter Kochan's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

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Name	Kochan, Dieter
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Date of birth	May 11, 1974
Place of birth	Saskatoon, SK, CAN
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