Doug Palazzari

Douglas John Palazzari (born November 3, 1952 in Eveleth, Minnesota) is a former professional ice hockey player and USA Hockey executive. He is the son of former NHL player Aldo Palazzari. Too small to become a regular in the National Hockey League, Doug Palazzari played a total of 108 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1974–79 but he spent most of his professional career in the minors with the Providence Reds, Kansas City Blues and Salt Lake Golden Eagles where he was a major star. Before turning professional, he was an accomplished player for the Colorado College men's ice hockey team and he also played for the United States national team at the 1973 and 1974 Ice Hockey World Championship tournaments. Palazzari was also a member of the United States team at the inaugural 1976 Canada Cup.

Doug Palazzari
Palazzari in 1975 as a member of the St. Louis Blues.
Born	(1952-11-03) November 3, 1952 Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	St. Louis Blues
National team	United States
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1974–1982

Palazzari is perhaps best known for his management work for amateur hockey in the United States after retiring from professional hockey in 1982. He was elected executive director of USA Hockey in 1999 after spending 14 years with the organization in various capabilities. He resigned as director in 2005. Palazzari was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1970–71	Colorado College	NCAA		26	8	17	25	37		—	—	—	—	—
1971–72	Colorado College	NCAA		32	32	40	72	42		—	—	—	—	—
1972–73	Colorado College	NCAA		27	24	28	52	32		—	—	—	—	—
1973–74	Colorado College	NCAA		32	31	48	79	71		—	—	—	—	—
1974–75	St. Louis Blues	NHL		73	14	17	31	19		—	—	—	—	—
1975–76	Providence Bruins	AHL		55	19	32	51	72		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	Kansas City Blues	CHL		41	18	34	52	31		—	—	—	—	—
1976–77	St. Louis Blues	NHL		12	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		70	45	56	101	82		—	—	—	—	—
1977–78	St. Louis Blues	NHL		3	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		35	24	32	56	19		—	—	—	—	—
1978–79	St. Louis Blues	NHL		20	2	3	5	4		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		74	48	61	109	62		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		27	26	21	47	57		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Salt Lake Golden Eagles	CHL		68	34	41	75	44		—	—	—	—	—
1982–83	Villacher SV	Austria		4	3	2	5	20		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				108	18	20	38	23		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA First Team	1971–72	[1]
AHCA West All-American	1971–72	[2]
All-WCHA First Team	1973–74	[1]
AHCA West All-American	1973–74	[2]

• CHL First All-Star Team (1978, 1980)
• Scoring Leader - CHL (1978)
• Tommy Ivan Trophy (MVP - CHL) (1978, 1980)
• Phil Esposito Trophy (Scoring Leader - CHL) (1980

References

1. "WCHA All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
2. "Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved June 11, 2013.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Hockey-Reference.com, or Legends of Hockey, or The Internet Hockey Database
• United States Hockey Hall of Fame bio

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Rob Murray	WCHA Player of the Year 1971–72	Succeeded by Ron Grahame
Preceded by Ron Grahame	WCHA Player of the Year 1973–74	Succeeded by Mike Polich Tom Ross
Preceded by Steve West	CHL Leading Scorer 1977–78	Succeeded by Rick Shinske
Preceded by Barclay Plager	Winner of the Tommy Ivan Trophy 1977–78	Succeeded by Ron Low
Preceded by Rick Shinske	Winner of the Phil Esposito Trophy 1979–80	Succeeded by Joe Mullen
Preceded by Ron Low	Winner of the Tommy Ivan Trophy 1979–80	Succeeded by Joe Mullen