| Born: | April 6, 1970 | Draft: | 1989 Capitals 19th Overall |
| Hometown: | Johannesburg, South Africa | Position: | G |
| Known For: | “Olie The Goalie” | Catches: | Left |
| National Team: | Germany | Current Team: | Retired |
Olaf Kölzig (born 6 April 1970) is a South African-born German former professional ice hockey goaltender and current goaltender coach and player development coach for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). With the exception of eight games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he played his entire 14-year NHL career with the Capitals.
Olaf Kolzig Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Olaf Kolzig’s Life and Career With the Capitals
- Top 3 All-Time Capitals Goalies
- Forgotten Tampa Bay Profiles: Olaf Kolzig
Achievements
- NHL All-Star Game (1998, 2000)
- Vezina Trophy Winner (2000)
- NHL First All-Star Team (2000)
- King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2006)
- Stanley Cup Winner (as a coach, 2018)
- Capitals Record for Lowest Career GAA (2.37)