Dieter Kochan

Dieter Kochan (born May 11, 1974), is a Canadian-born American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2002 IIHF World Championship as well as 21 games for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild between 2000 and 2003. He was the first player to be called up directly from the UHL to the NHL. He notably scored a goal for the B.C. Icemen, on January 5, 1999. He was a member of the Calder Cup champion Houston Aeros in 2002–03. Internationally Kochan played for the American national team at the 2002 World Championship.

Kochan was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.

Roller Hockey
Kochan grew up in Wisconsin where he also played roller hockey. He was the principal goaltender of the gold medal U.S. roller hockey teams at the 1996, 1997 and 1998 World Championships. He was also goalie of the gold medal team at the 1999 Pan American Games.

Post career
Kochan announced his retirement on May 17, 2007, after playing the 2006–07 season with the Houston Aeros. On October 3, 2013, it was announced that he will join the Michigan Tech Men's Hockey program as a volunteer assistant goaltending coach.

Awards and accomplishments

 * United Hockey League Second All-Star Team (2000)
 * Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (fewest goals against - AHL) (2004) (shared with Wade Dubielewicz)
 * Member of Team USA at the 1996, 1997 and 1998 roller hockey World Championships & 1999 Pan American Games