Career
He was selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 7th round (198th overall) of the 1998 National Hockey League Entry Draft. Born in 1980 in Red Deer, Alberta, Goetzinger played in the Western Hockey League with the Prince Albert Raiders and Medicine Hat Tigers. He also attended Red Deer College where he played Canadian collegiate hockey with the Red Deer College Kings during the 2001-2002 season.
Goetzinger made his professional debut during the 2000-2001 season playing four games with the Memphis RiverKings of the Central Hockey League.
He resumed his professional career in 2002, playing three more seasons with the RiverKings before retiring from the pro ranks.
