Jason Muzzatti

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 400
team = Free Agent (UFA)
league = UHL
former_teams = Flint Generals
NHL
Calgary Flames
Hartford Whalers
New York Rangers
San Jose Sharks
IHL
Salt Lake Golden Eagles
Indianapolis Ice
AHL
Saint John Flames
Springfield Falcons
Hartford Wolf Pack
Kentucky Thoroughblades
DEL
Eisbären Berlin
Augsburger Panther
SM-liiga
Tappara
Serie A
HC Milano
HC Bolzano
position = Goaltender
catches = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 190
nickname = The Fighting Scorpion
nationality = CAN
nationality_2 = ITA
birth_date = birth date and age|1970|2|3
birth_place = Toronto, ON, CAN
draft = 21st overall
draft_year = 1988
draft_team = Calgary Flames
career_start = 1993
prospect_league =
prospect_team =

Jason Mark Muzzatti (born February 3, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Muzzatti was drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft as the 21 pick in the 1st round.

Career in North America

Muzzatti played four seasons in the Michigan State University and after his University play Muzzatti was contracted by Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the IHL in 1991. Muzzatti was aqcuired by the Calgary Flames in 1993 but he had a mediocre career in Calgary, playing only 2 games in 2 seasons. After playing for the Flames, Muzzatti played for Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks but did not garner a bigger role in any of the three teams. After 5 seasons and 4 different NHL teams Muzzatti moved to Europe.

Career in Europe

After his mediocre play in the NHL Jason Muzzatti was contracted by a German DEL side Eisbären Berlin in 1998. After a good season in Germany, Muzzatti was soon contracted by Tappara, a Finnish SM-liiga team which was at the a top side in Finland. Muzzatti had a spectacular season in Tappara and was one of the top Goaltenders in Finland during the 1999–2000 season. After Tappara, Muzzatti returned to Germany and played for Augsburger Panther for one season. In 2001 Jason Muzzatti moved to Italy and was contracted to a top Serie A team HC Milano Vipers. Muzzatti became the number one goaltender for Milano and had a good form during his time. In 2004 Muzzatti was contracted by another Italian top team, Hockey Club Bolzano. Muzzatti was Bolzano's top goalie for two seasons.

Return to North America

In 2006, after 8 seasons in European top leagues, Jason Muzzatti returned to North America and was contracted by Flint Generals, of the UHL. Muzzatti played the entire 2006–07 season in Flint Generals.

International career

Despite being born in Canada, Jason Muzzatti also holds a Italian citizenship and plays for the Italian national ice hockey team.

Muzzatti played in the 2006 Winter Olympics which were held in Torino, Italy.

External links

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