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115. Olaf Kolzig

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115. Olaf Kolzig

Born in South Africa but raised in Canada, Olaf Kolzig had a pretty good career in the National Hockey League where he played all but his final season with the Washington Capitals.  “Olie the Goalie” would get into a grove in his seventh season where he finished fifth in Vezina voting and two years (1999-00) later he would have the best season of his career where he would win the Vezina while also finishing fourth in voting for the Hart Trophy and second in Point Shares.  He would later win the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2006 and he would win 301 Games in the National Hockey League.

Internationally, Kolzig represented Germany (his parents were German) and he would play for them in the Olympics and World Cup twice.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2012
  • Position: Goalie
  • Played For: Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
  • Non-NHL Teams: Team Germany (Olympics 1998 & 2006; World Cup of Hockey 1996 & 2004; World Hockey Championship 1997 & 2006)
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Vezina Trophy (1) (2000)

    First Team All-Star (1) (2000)

    All-Star (2) (1998 & 2000)

    King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2010)

    Most Saves (1) (2000)

    Most Minutes Played (1) (2000)

    Most Goalie Point Shares (1) (2000)

    Stanley Cup Rings (None)

Should Olaf Kolzig be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 53.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 15.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 15.4%
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