Zenon Konopka
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Position | Center |
Shoots | Left |
Height Weight |
0 ft 0 in (0 m) 0 lb (0 kg) |
NHL Team F. Teams |
Columbus Blue Jackets Anaheim Ducks |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | January 2, 1981, Niagara Falls ON, CAN |
NHL Draft | undrafted |
Pro Career | 2005 – present |
Zenon Konopka (born January 2, 1981 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey forward who currently is playing in the Columbus Blue Jackets system.
Konopka was undrafted after his time with the Ottawa 67's and has made his way through the ECHL, AHL and finally saw some ice time in the NHL.
In his rookie NHL season (2005-2006) Konopka played 23 games - scoring 4 goals and 3 asssists for a total of 7 points.
He also made a huge impact for the Portland Pirates and their bid for the Calder Cup, leading playoff scorers in power play goals and assists.
On January 26, 2007, he was traded by the Anaheim Ducks along with Curtis Glencross and a draft pick to the Blue Jackets in exchange for forwards Mark Hartigan, Joe Motzko and a draft pick.
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