Rob Dopson
Robert James Dopson (born August 21, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.
| Rob Dopson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
August 21, 1967 Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1990–2004 | ||
Dopson was born in Smiths Falls, Ontario. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom he made two appearances in the 1993–94 season.
While attending Wilfrid Laurier University, he played for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks from 1987–88 to 1989–90. He backstopped the Golden Hawks to the national CIAU University Cup championship final in 1989 and 1990;[1] though the Golden Hawks lost both finals, Dopson won the Major W.J. "Danny" McLeod Award in 1990, as Most Valuable Player of the national championship tournament.[2]
References
- "History | Past Champions". U Sports. 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- "Major W.J. 'Danny' McLeod Award (Championship MVP)" (PDF). U Sports. 2019-03-17. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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