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South African NHL players 2001–02

One South African player played in the NHL in 2001–02. The nations league needs at least five skaters, so South Africa was not part of it.

2001–02Last season82/82 games
2000–012002–03

The players

Olie Kolzig
Goaltender · Washington Capitals
WSH
71
GP
31
Wins
.903
SV%
6
SO

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.

Every pick in 2024 →The draft through the years →

South African NHL players all time

Regular season, whole careers. The record seasons count completed seasons only.

Best seasons by a South African player

Harrison Brunicke
PIT
2025–26 · 9 GP
1P
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