Dave Steckel
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| Born |
March 15, 1982 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
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DEL team Former teams |
Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Washington Capitals New Jersey Devils Toronto Maple Leafs Anaheim Ducks |
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| National team |
 United States
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| NHL Draft | 30th overall, 2001 Los Angeles Kings |
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| Playing career | 2004–present | ||
David Steckel (born March 15, 1982) is an American professional ice hockey center who is currently playing for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He has played in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks. He is known for his faceoff proficiency.
Steckel was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 30th overall, in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Steckel played one full season with the US Junior National Team in the United States Hockey League before entering Ohio State University. He played four seasons with the Buckeyes hockey team, and then joined the American Hockey League's Manchester Monarchs for the 2004–05 season.
Steckel, a free agent, then signed with the Washington Capitals August 25, 2005, on the recommendation of Bruce Boudreau. He made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals in the 2005–06 season, appearing in seven games. After appearing in five more games with the Capitals in 2006–07, he made the team's opening night roster in 2007–08.
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