Career
Roussel was selected in the third round of the 1988 National Hockey League Entry Draft, 63rd overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers and made his National Hockey League debut during the 1991-1992 season. He would remain with the Flyers organization for another three seasons, serving as the Flyers" starting goalie in the 1993-1994 season. He was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 1996, but soon re-signed with the Flyers.
Roussel had a brief spell in Germany"s Deutsche Eishockey Liga with the Starbulls Rosenheim in the 1997-1998 season.
His National Hockey League rights were traded to the Nashville Predators and then the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. After three seasons with the Ducks, he moved to the Edmonton Oilers for a brief spell.
He played five games in the Quebec Semi-Pro Hockey League with the Lasalle Rapides before returning to Germany, signing with the Frankfurt Lions before retiring in 2003. He is now a private goalie trainer through his company, Succès hockey Dominic Roussel.
February 27, 1996: Philadelphia trades Roussel for Tim Cheveldae and a 3rd round draft pick
June 26, 1998: Philadelphia trades Roussel and Jeff Staples to Nashville for a 7th round draft pick (Cam Ondrik)
October 5, 1998: Nashville trades Roussel to Anaheim for Marc Moro and Chris Mason.