Shot Left Height 1.83 m Positions Defenseman Role Ice hockey player Career end 1999 | Name Craig Ludwig Career start 1982 Playing career Weight 95 kg | |
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Played for Montreal CanadiensNew York IslandersMinnesota North StarsDallas Stars NHL Draft 61st overall, 1980Montreal Canadiens Education | ||
Anton stastny vs craig ludwig apr 20 1984
Craig Lee Ludwig (born March 15, 1961) is an American former professional hockey player. He played as a defenceman in the National Hockey League from 1982–1999 and was renowned for his shot-blocking ability. Ludwig currently is an analyst for the Dallas Stars television pre-game, intermission, and post-game shows.
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- Anton stastny vs craig ludwig apr 20 1984
- Ludwig crosschecks Nicholls 42698 playoffs
- Amateur
- Professional
- Personal
- References
Ludwig crosschecks Nicholls 4/26/98 playoffs
Amateur
Ludwig played high school hockey at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wisconsin from 1975–1979. He helped the Eagles to the semi-finals in 1978–1979. He played on the USA Hockey National Junior Team that toured Germany in 1979–80. Ludwig went on to attend the University of North Dakota from 1979–1982 as a walk on. He won two National Championships while playing for the Fighting Sioux, alongside other future NHL players James Patrck, Mark Taylor, Doug Smail, Dave Tippett, Rick Zombo, Phil Sykes, Troy Murray, and Jon Casey.
Professional
Ludwig was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, 61st overall. He won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1986. In 1990 he was traded to the New York Islanders for Gerald Diduck. After one season with the Isles, Ludwig signed as a free agent with the Minnesota North Stars.
After joining the North Stars in 1991, he moved with the team to Dallas in 1993 and finished his career in 1999 after helping the Dallas Stars win their first Stanley Cup. Ludwig was an alternate captain for the Stars during his time with the team.
Personal
Ludwig was inducted into the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002. After his retirement, he worked as an assistant coach for the Utah Grizzlies, Dallas Stars, and Texas Tornado. Three of his sons became professional ice hockey players as well. Trevor and younger son C.J. are currently teammates on the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL. C.J. previously played defense for Northern Michigan University. Trevor and his twin brother Tyler were also previously teammates.
