Don Waddell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Don Waddell
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1958(1958-08-19)
Age	66
Birthplace	Michigan
Country	United States
Horoscope	Leo

Don Waddell Biography

Don Waddell is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on August 19, 1958 in Michigan, United States.

Waddell was selected 111th overall, in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. He was selected as the 3rd choice of the Los Angeles Kings on June 15, 1978. He played in the NHL for only one game with the Kings during the 1980–81 season, against the New York Rangers on January 28, 1981.

His playing career consisted mostly of minor and college hockey. He played 4 seasons at Northern Michigan University. He was one of the final cuts for the 1980 U.S. men’s hockey team after he broke his leg in a pre-tournament game. He won the International Hockey League’s Governor’s Trophy in 1982 for best defenseman during the regular season.

Don Waddell Net Worth

Don Waddell is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Don Waddell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Donald Douglas Waddell (born August 19, 1958) is American professional ice hockey executive and former player. He is the president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Don Waddell height 1.78 m Rachel weight 82 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Don Waddell Dating?

According to our records, Don Waddell is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Don Waddell’s is not dating anyone.

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On January 21, 2012, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their hiring of Waddell as a professional scout.

Facts & Trivia

Rachel Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Don Waddell celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Waddell was named President of Gale Force Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, on July 1, 2014. On May 8, 2018, Waddell was named president and general manager of the Hurricanes.

Top Facts about Don Waddell

1. Don Waddell is a former American ice hockey player.
2. He played for the Michigan Tech Huskies in college.
3. Waddell was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1978.
4. He played professionally for six seasons in the minor leagues.
5. Waddell became an NHL executive with the Detroit Red Wings.
6. He served as general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers from 1998-2010.
7. Waddell was named NHL Executive of the Year in 2006.
8. He currently serves as president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes.
9. Under his leadership, the Hurricanes made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2019.
10. Waddell has been involved in professional hockey for over four decades.

How old is Don Waddell?

64 years (August 19, 1958)

Who is the GM of the Carolina Hurricanes?

Don Waddell

Who are the assistant coaches for the Carolina Hurricanes?

Assistant General ManagersEric Tulsky Darren Yorke
Head Coach| Rod Brind’Amour
Assistant Coach| Jeff Daniels
Assistant Coach| Tim Gleason
Goaltending Coach| Paul Schonfelder

Who is the general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Jarmo Kekäläinen

Who is Eric Tulsky?

Eric Tulsky Tulsky previously served as vice president of hockey management and strategy. Tulsky first joined the Hurricanes organization in 2014 as a hockey analyst, using data to help inform decision-making on personnel decisions, on-ice tactics, draft decisions, and other hockey-related matters.