Hnat Domenichelli

Hnat A. Domenichelli (born February 16, 1976) is a Swiss-Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the fourth round, 83rd overall, of the 1994 NHL entry draft. He played 267 National Hockey League (NHL) games for the Whalers, Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers and Minnesota Wild between 1996 and 2003 before moving to Switzerland where he has played for the remainder of his career in the National League A. After becoming a Swiss citizen in 2009, he would play for Switzerland at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Domenichelli is currently the general manager of HC Lugano of the National League (NL). He is now the GM of the Vancouver Giants of the WHL

Playing career Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Domenichelli had a stand-out junior career with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and grew up a fan of the New York Rangers. He was a WHL West Second Team All-Star in 1995, and a First Team All-Star in 1996, also gaining a nod as a Canadian Hockey League (CHL) First-Team All-Star. He won the Brad Hornung Trophy as the WHL's sportsman of the year, and was named the CHL Sportsman of the Year, both in 1996. He won the WHL championship with the Blazers in 1994 and 1995 and the Memorial Cup as national Major-Junior champion in both 1994 and 1995.

The Hartford Whalers selected Domenichelli in the fourth round, 83rd overall, in the 1994 NHL entry draft. He made his professional debut with the Whalers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Springfield Falcons, in the 1996–97 season. He also appeared in 13 games with the Whalers that season before being traded to the Calgary Flames. before he became a Swiss citizen in 2009, which allowed him to play for the country's national team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 1996 Canada WJC 6 2 3 5 6 2010 Switzerland OG 8th 5 1 2 3 4 Junior totals 6 2 3 5 6 Senior totals 5 1 2 3 4

Awards and honours

Award Year Junior WHL West Second All-Star Team 1994–95 CHL First All-Star Team 1995–96 CHL Sportsman of the Year 1995–96