Dieter Kochan

Dieter Kochan (born May 11, 1974), is a Canadian-born American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2002 IIHF World Championship as well as 21 games for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild between 2000 and 2003. He was the first player to be called up directly from the UHL to the NHL. He notably scored a goal for the B.C. Icemen, on January 5, 1999. He was a member of the Calder Cup champion Houston Aeros in 2002–03.

Dieter Kochan
Born (1974-05-11) May 11, 1974
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Tampa Bay Lightning
Minnesota Wild
National team  United States
NHL Draft 98th overall, 1993
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 1997–2007

Kochan was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.

Roller Hockey

Kochan grew up in Wisconsin where he also played roller hockey. He was the principal goaltender of the gold medal U.S. roller hockey teams at the 1996, 1997 and 1998 World Championships. He was also goalie of the gold medal team at the 1999 Pan American Games.[1]

Post career

Kochan announced his retirement on May 17, 2007 after playing the 06–07 season with the Houston Aeros. On October 3, 2013 it was announced that he will join the Michigan Tech Men's Hockey program as a volunteer assistant goaltending coach.[2]

Awards & Accomplishments
  • United Hockey League Second All-Star Team (2000)
  • Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (fewest goals against - AHL) (2004) (shared with Wade Dubielewicz)
  • Member of Team USA at the 2002 Ice Hockey World Championships
  • Member of Team USA at the 1996, 1997 and 1998 roller hockey World Championships & 1999 Pan American Games

References
  1. http://www.inlineplanet.com/Articles2/USARSHallofFame.html
  2. "Kochan Joins Hockey Staff as Volunteer Coach". Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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