Shot Left Height 1.83 m Weight 82 kg | Playing career Positions Defenseman Name Doug Honegger | |
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NLA teamFormer teams HC DavosHC Ambri-PiottaHC LuganoHC Fribourg-GotteronHC Sierre-Anniviers | ||
Doug Honegger (born February 24, 1968) is a Canadian-born Swiss former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for HC Davos in Switzerland's National League A.
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Honegger has participated as a member of the Swiss national team at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
Hockey career
After playing for the Hull Olympiques (now known as the Gatineau Olympiques) in the QMJHL as a rookie in 1985-86 and being selected to the all-rookie team, Honegger left as an 18-year-old to play professionally in Switzerland. During his career, he played for HC Ambrì-Piotta, HC Sierre-Anniviers, HC Lugano, HC Fribourg-Gottéron and HC Davos. Upon receiving official approval from the International Ice Hockey Federation to join the Swiss national team in 1991, was selected for the World Championships in 1991, 1992 & 1994 and though selected to the team, missed out due to injury in 1993 & 1995. This culminated with the 1992 Olympics in Albertville.
After suffering a severe knee injury, Honegger retired in 1996.
Post Playing Career
After his retirement, Honegger made a name for himself as a leading players' agent, eventually selling his firm in 2006. He has since become a successful entrepreneur, investing in, and operating several ventures in sports, entertainment and media.
Since 2006, he has been the North American sports expert for Blick and Blick.ch, the leading Swiss daily and portal.
Personal life
Honegger is the direct living descendant of the legendary Swiss composer Arthur Honegger, who's image appears on the CHF 20 note.