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Olaf Kolzig

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Key facts

Full name Olaf Kölzig[1]
Date of birth 6 April 1970[1]
Place of birth Johannesburg, South Africa[1]
Nationality German[1]
Position Goaltender[1]
Teams played for Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs[2]

Olaf Kolzig is a former professional ice hockey goaltender born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 6 April 1970, and he is identified as a German player.

Context

Olaf Kolzig is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL for the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs [2]. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to German parents [2]. Kolzig won the Vezina Trophy during his career [3]. He is currently identified as a goaltender coach and player development coach for the Washington Capitals [1].

Documented claims

  • Kolzig was born in South Africa to German parents. [2]
  • He played in the National Hockey League (NHL). [1]
  • He won the Vezina Trophy. [3]

Questions and answers

What is Olaf Kolzig's nationality?

Olaf Kolzig is German [1].

When was Olaf Kolzig born?

He was born on 6 April 1970 in Johannesburg, South Africa [1].

Which teams did Olaf Kolzig play for?

He played for the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Toronto Maple Leafs [2].

Sources

  1. Olaf Kolzig | German hockey player | Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Top 100 Goalies: No. 64 — Olaf Kolzig — thehockeynews.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Olaf Kolzig: Bio, Stats, News & More - The Hockey Writers — thehockeywriters.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People