Todd Krygier
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Todd Andrew Krygier is a former American
ice hockey
player.
After playing for the University of Connecticut
, Krygier was selected by the Hartford Whalers
in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft
. He played parts of two seasons with the Whalers before being traded to the Washington Capitals
in 1991. In 1994 he was traded to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
.
Krygier played a season and a half in Anaheim before he was re-acquired by the Capitals during the 1995–96 NHL season. It was during his second tour with the Capitals that he would make the most of his opportunity as his gritty style of play would help guide the Capitals to their first ever appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals
in 1998. Krygier played two seasons with the Orlando Solar Bears of the International Hockey League before retiring from active play.
Perhaps Krygier's most memorable goal came in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals as a member of the Capitals versus the visiting Buffalo Sabres. In overtime of Game 2, Krygier one-timed a pass from teammate Andrei Nikolishin past Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek to win the game and tie the series at one game apiece. The goal was controversial because it looked like the Capitals had iced the puck and a Sabre had touched it behind the goal line, but play was not whistled down. The Capitals went on to win the series in 6 games before being swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals. He is currently the head coach of the Compuware AAA mite hockey team. He is also the head hockey coach at Novi High School
. He also is an outstanding agent for State Farm.
In 543 NHL games, Krygier scored 100 goals and 143 assists.
United States
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Ice hockey
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player.
After playing for the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
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, Krygier was selected by the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft
1988 NHL Supplemental Draft
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. He played parts of two seasons with the Whalers before being traded to the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
in 1991. In 1994 he was traded to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
.
Krygier played a season and a half in Anaheim before he was re-acquired by the Capitals during the 1995–96 NHL season. It was during his second tour with the Capitals that he would make the most of his opportunity as his gritty style of play would help guide the Capitals to their first ever appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals
Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the professional club championship of ice hockey. Although the Cup itself has existed since 1893, an annual championship series between professional teams was not established until 1913...
in 1998. Krygier played two seasons with the Orlando Solar Bears of the International Hockey League before retiring from active play.
Perhaps Krygier's most memorable goal came in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals as a member of the Capitals versus the visiting Buffalo Sabres. In overtime of Game 2, Krygier one-timed a pass from teammate Andrei Nikolishin past Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek to win the game and tie the series at one game apiece. The goal was controversial because it looked like the Capitals had iced the puck and a Sabre had touched it behind the goal line, but play was not whistled down. The Capitals went on to win the series in 6 games before being swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals. He is currently the head coach of the Compuware AAA mite hockey team. He is also the head hockey coach at Novi High School
Novi High School
Novi High School is a public secondary school in Novi, Michigan, United States, serving students in grades 9–12. It is operated by Novi Community School District and was awarded Blue Ribbon School status in 1986-87 and 1999-00...
. He also is an outstanding agent for State Farm.
In 543 NHL games, Krygier scored 100 goals and 143 assists.