| David Tanabe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 19, 1980 White Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
NHL Carolina Hurricanes Boston Bruins Phoenix Coyotes Swiss Rapperswil-Jona Lakers Kloten Flyers | ||
| National team |
 United States | ||
| NHL draft |
16th overall, 1999 Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| Playing career | 1999–2008 | ||
David Michael Tanabe (born July 19, 1980) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. Tanabe was drafted in the first round, 16th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. After being forced into early retirement due to an injury, he now works for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.[1]
- ^ Colvin, Philip. "Full Circle". usahockeymagazine.com. Retrieved June 29, 2018.