Derian Hatcher

Derian Hatcher (born June 4, 1972 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA) is a professional ice hockey player. He is a defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League.

Playing Career

Derian Hatcher is known as a physical defenceman and a strong bodychecker and uses his intimidating size (6'5", 235 pounds) to good effect. He was drafted eight overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and scored on his NHL debut October 12, 1991. Hatcher played for the North Stars and went with them when they moved to Dallas in 1993.

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Minnesota North Stars - 1990 NHL Entry Draft - October 12 - 1991 - Dallas - 1993

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He played another 10 years for the Dallas Stars, collecting 71 goals, 223 assists, 1,380 penalty minutes, and captained theStars to the Stanley Cup in 1999. In July 2003, Hatcher signed with the Detroit Red Wings for a five-year $30 million contract.

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Dallas Stars - Stanley Cup - 1999 - July - 2003 - Detroit Red Wings

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In 2004, due to the cancellation of the NHL season, Hatcher, along with fellow Detroit Red Wings teammates Chris Chelios and Kris Draper, decided to play minor league hockey with the Motor City Mechanics based out of Fraser, Michigan.

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Chris Chelios - Kris Draper - Fraser, Michigan

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On August 2, 2005, Hatcher signed with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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