Deryk Engelland | |||
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Born |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | April 3, 1982||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Calgary Flames Vegas Golden Knights | ||
NHL draft |
194th overall, 2000 New Jersey Devils | ||
Playing career | 2003–2020 |
Deryk Engelland (born April 3, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenseman. Engelland played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights over his eleven-season career in the National Hockey League (NHL). Throughout his career, Engelland was best known for his physical play and fighting abilities.
Engelland was selected in the sixth round, 194th pick overall, by the New Jersey Devils at the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Penguins in 2009 after six years in the minor leagues.