Olie Kolzig
WSHGoaltender · Washington Capitals
14
GP
2
Wins
.902
SV%
0
SO
Nations in the NHLSouth African NHL players 1994–95
One South African player played in the NHL in 1994–95. The nations league needs at least five skaters, so South Africa was not part of it.
The players
In the NHL Draft
One South African player was picked in the 2024 NHL Draft, not in the first round. Harrison Brunicke went 44th overall to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
South African NHL players all time
Most points by South African players
Harrison Brunicke
2025–26 · 9 GP
1G 0A1P
Most goalie wins
Olie Kolzig
1989–09 · 719 GP
35 SO303W
Best seasons by a South African player
Harrison Brunicke
PIT2025–26 · 9 GP
1G 0A1P
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