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Olaf Kolzig, South African professional hockey player. Co-recipient Harry Holmes Memorial Trophy, 1994; named to National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1998, 2000; recipient Jack Butterfield Trophy, 1994, Vezina Trophy, 2000, National Hockey League Foundation Player Award, 2001, King Clancy Memorial Trophy, 2006. Founder Carson Kolzig Foundation; co-founder Athletes Against Autism.

Background

Kolzig, Olaf was born on April 6, 1970 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Career

Goaltender Washington Capitals, 1989—2008, Tampa Bay Lightning, 2008—2009, Toronto Maple Leafs, 2009. Member Team Germany, World Cup of Hockey, 1996, 2004, Team Germany, Olympic Games, Nagano, Japan, 1998, Torino, Italy, 2006.

Achievements

  • Olaf Kolzig has been listed as a noteworthy Professional hockey player by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder Carson Kolzig Foundation. Co-founder Athletes Against Autism.

Interests

  • Avocations: golf, fishing.

Connections

Married Christin Kolzig. Children: Carson, Kendall, Ashlyn.

Spouse:
Christin Kolzig

child:
Kendall Kolzig

child:
Carson Kolzig

child:
Ashlyn Kolzig

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Awards

  • Co-recipient Harry Holmes Memorial Trophy, 1994. Named to National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1998, 2000. Recipient Jack Butterfield Trophy, 1994, Vezina Trophy, 2000, National Hockey League Foundation Player Award, 2001, King Clancy Memorial Trophy, 2006.