Todd Nelson (ice hockey)
| Todd Nelson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Nelson in 2017 | |||
| Born |
May 15, 1969 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals Berlin Capitals HIFK | ||
| Current NHL coach | Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Coached for |
Dallas Stars Edmonton Oilers | ||
| NHL draft |
79th overall, 1989 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 1990–2002 | ||
| Coaching career | 2003–present | ||
Todd Nelson (born May 15, 1969) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former professional player. He is currently serving as an assistant coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played 3 games in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals between 1991 and 1994. The rest of his playing career, which lasted from 1990 to 2002, was mainly spent in the minor leagues.