Derian Hatcher

Derian Hatcher
Hatcher with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007
Born (1972-06-04) June 4, 1972 (age 52)
Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 245 lb (111 kg; 17 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Minnesota North Stars
Dallas Stars
Detroit Red Wings
Philadelphia Flyers
National team  United States
NHL draft 8th overall, 1990
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 1991–2008

Derian John Hatcher (born June 4, 1972) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Minnesota North Stars, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, and Philadelphia Flyers. He is the current owner of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

He is the younger brother of former NHL player Kevin Hatcher, with whom he was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on October 21, 2010.[1] In 2014, Hatcher and David Legwand, a fellow OHL alumnus, NHL player and Michigan native, purchased and became co-owners of the Sarnia Sting, with Hatcher serving as head coach from 2015 to 2020.[2]

  1. ^ "Former Flyer Captain Derian Hatcher inducted to US Hockey Hall of Fame". NHL.com. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sting Co-Owner Derian Hatcher to Step Down as Head Coach, Remains Committed to Success of the Sting – Sarnia Sting". Retrieved June 25, 2023.