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Derian Hatcher (born June 4, 1972 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA) is a professional ice hockey player. He plays as a defenseman.

Playing career

Derian Hatcher is known as a physical defenceman and a strong bodychecker and uses his intimidating size (6'5", 235 pounds) to good effect. He was drafted eight overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft and scored on his NHL debut October 12, 1991. Hatcher played for the North Stars and went with them when they moved to Dallas in 1993.

He played another 10 years for the Dallas Stars, collecting 71 goals, 223 assists, 1,380 penalty minutes, and captained the Stars to the Stanley Cup in 1999. Became the first American born Captain to win the Stanley Cup. In July 2003, Hatcher signed with the Detroit Red Wings for a five-year $30 million contract.

In 2004, due to the cancellation of the NHL season, Hatcher, along with fellow Detroit Red Wings teammates Chris Chelios and Kris Draper, decided to play minor league hockey with the Motor City Mechanics based out of Fraser, Michigan.

On August 2, 2005, Hatcher signed with the Philadelphia Flyers after his contract with Detroit was nullified due to the new salary cap.

Despite his parting from the Red Wings, Hatcher continues to call Michigan home. Hatcher also owns a bar/restaurant, Hatchy's, on Auburn Rd. in downtown Utica, MI along with his brother Kevin.

On January 29, 2006, Hatcher was named captain of the Philadelphia Flyers. He will serve as captain until the return to the lineup of Keith Primeau.

Awards

Played in NHL All-Star Game - 1997
NHL Second All-Star Team - 2003

Career statistics

Stats as of March 17, 2006.

International play

Played for the United States in:

1993 World Championships
1996 World Cup of Hockey (gold medal)
1998 Winter Olympics
2002 World Championships
2006 Winter Olympics

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