Douglas Daniel Weight was born on January 21,1971 and is an American professional ice hockey coach, executive and former player.
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15 Facts About Doug Weight
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Doug Weight is the former head coach and assistant general manager for the New York Islanders.
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Doug Weight graduated in 1989 from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan.
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Doug Weight was drafted by the Bloomfield Jets of the North American Junior Hockey League.
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Doug Weight followed in the footsteps of several other Detroit-area players by playing in the NAJHL, including Pat Lafontaine and Mike Modano.
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Doug Weight led the NAJHL in scoring, and was recruited by Lake Superior State University.
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Doug Weight was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft with their second pick, 34th overall.
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Doug Weight missed the remainder of the Finals with a shoulder injury.
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Doug Weight then returned to the Blues as a free agent, signing a two-year contract on July 2,2006.
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On July 2,2008, Doug Weight was given a one-year contract by the rebuilding New York Islanders.
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On January 2,2009, Doug Weight registered his 1,000th point while playing for the Islanders, with an assist on a goal scored by Richard Park.
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Doug Weight succeeded former longtime Oiler teammate, Bill Guerin, as captain of the Islanders on October 2,2009.
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Doug Weight is ranked number 7 out of all American players in points.
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Doug Weight made 3 World Championship appearances for the United States in 1993,1994 and 2005.
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Doug Weight was a part of the silver medal winning team at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and played with Team USA at the 1996 and 2004 World Cup of Hockey, and the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.
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