Douglas Daniel Weight is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive, and former player who was born on January 21, 1971. Additionally, he served as the New York Islanders’ associate general manager and former head coach. He played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, St. Louis Blues, and New York Islanders throughout his 19-year National Hockey League career.
Doug Weight Biography
- Real Name: Douglas Daniel Weight
- Nickname: N/A
- Profession: Professional Ice-Hockey Player
- Nationality: American
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Source of Income: Playing Ice Hockey
Doug Weight Physical Status
- Height: 1.75 m
- Weight: 70 Kg
- Body Measurements: N/A
- Eye color: Hazel
- Hair color: Brown
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Doug Weight Personal Life
- Date of Birth: January 21, 1971
- Place of Birth: Warren, Michigan, U.S.
- School: Notre Dame High School (Harper Woods, Michigan)
- College: Lake Superior State University
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Hobbies: Reading
- Nationality: American
Doug Weight Playing Career
- Position: Center
- Shot: Left
- Played for: New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, New York Islanders
- National team: United States
- NHL Draft: 34th overall, 1990 New York Rangers
- Playing career: 1991–2010
Doug Weight Family Life
- Mother’s Name: N/A
- Father’s Name: N/A
- Sibling’s Name: N/A
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse/ Affairs: Allison Weight
- Children’s Name: N/A
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Doug Weight Achievements
- Doug Weight was named as the Stanley Cup champion in 2006.
- Doug Weight was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013.
- Doug Weight was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2011.
- Doug was made a part of the National Hockey League All-Star Game four times in the years 1996, 1998, 2001, and 2003.
- Doug Weight was selected as an assistant coach in the 2011–12 season.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Doug Weight
- Doug Weight made 3 World Championship appearances for the United States.
- Weight was officially named head coach on April 12, 2017.
- Weight was fired as head coach of the Islanders on June 5, 2018.
- Doug Weight graduated in 1989 from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan graduated in 1989 from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan.
