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He was a Stanley Cup champion in 2006.
15 Interesting Facts About Doug Weight
Doug Weight is an American ice hockey legend known for his 1,000-point NHL career, a Stanley Cup championship, and extensive international play for Team USA.
Position
Center
Jersey
#91
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He registered over 1,000 career points in the NHL.
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He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.
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He served as captain for both the Edmonton Oilers and the New York Islanders.
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He won a silver medal with Team USA at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
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He was drafted 34th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.
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He achieved a personal-best 104 points during the 1995-96 NHL season.
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His 1,000th NHL point was an assist while playing for the Islanders.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game against one of his former teams, the Edmonton Oilers.
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He was traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Esa Tikkanen early in his career.
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He missed the remainder of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals due to a shoulder injury.
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During NHL lockouts, he played professionally in the German Elite League.
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He led the 1991 World Junior Championships in scoring with 19 points.
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A baseball diamond in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was named in his honor.
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He was inducted into the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame in 2023.
About Doug Weight
Douglas Weight enjoyed a distinguished 19-year NHL career as a skilled center, amassing over 1,000 points and winning a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. He captained both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders, and represented the United States multiple times internationally, including an Olympic silver medal. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching and management roles with the Islanders.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2006
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2011
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United States Hockey Hall of Fame
2013
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Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame
2023
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NHL All-Star Game
1996
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Doug Weight.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 91
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 196 lbs (89 kg)
Born: Warren, Michigan
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 278
Assists: 755
Points: 1033
Teams: 8
Drafted: 1990
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
New York Rangers Edmonton Oilers SB Rosenheim St. Louis Blues Frankfurt Lions Carolina Hurricanes Anaheim Ducks New York Islanders
Doug Weight played for 8 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the New York Rangers in 1990.