Sandis Ozoliņš
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| Born |
August 3, 1972 Sigulda, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Dinamo Riga San Jose Sharks Colorado Avalanche Carolina Hurricanes Florida Panthers Mighty Ducks of Anaheim New York Rangers Dinamo Riga Atlant Moscow Oblast |
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| National team |
 Soviet Union  Unified Team & Latvia
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| NHL Draft | 30th overall, 1991 San Jose Sharks |
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| Playing career | 1990–2014 | ||
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Commonwealth of Independent States
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| World Junior Championship | ||
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1992 Germany | Ice hockey |
| Representing Soviet Union
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| World Junior Championship | ||
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1991 Canada | Ice hockey |
Sandis Ozoliņš (born August 3, 1972), commonly spelled Sandis Ozolinsh /ˈsɑːndᵻs ˈoʊzoʊlɪntʃ/ in North America, is a current assistant coach to Dinamo Riga and retired Latvian ice hockey player. During his career in North America, Ozoliņš was a seven-time NHL All-Star, Stanley Cup champion (as a member of the 1995-1996 Colorado Avalanche), and Norris Trophy finalist. He is also the all-time leader for goals, assists, points and games played by a Latvian in the NHL and holds several Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks franchise records. Ozoliņš also was the highest paid sportsman in Latvian history, before NBA basketball player Andris Biedriņš succeeded him in 2008.
Ozoliņš was drafted in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks as the 8th pick of the 2nd round, 30th overall. He played for the Sharks, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and New York Rangers. He is often considered a prototype "offensive defenseman," becoming heavily involved in his team's offense and scoring opportunities.
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