Dave Karpa
Born (1971-05-07) May 7, 1971
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Quebec Nordiques
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Carolina Hurricanes
New York Rangers
NHL Draft 68th overall, 1991
Quebec Nordiques
Playing career 19922006

David James Karpa (born May 7, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers between 1993 and 2003. He was selected 68th overall by the Nordiques in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft from Ferris State University.

Coaching career

On May 19, 2015, Karpa was named the assistant head coach for the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).[1] In a highly publicized incident, he was fired a month into the season, along with head coach John Gruden. Following a successful player walkout, Karpa was reinstated as the Firebirds assistant head coach.[2][3] On February 17, 2016, Karpa was again fired by the Firebirds.[4]

On August 8, 2016, Karpa was named the head coach and general manager of the Peoria Mustangs in the Tier III junior level North American 3 Hockey League.[5] His tenure in Peoria ended after just one season.

Personal life

Karpa's son Zakary Karpa is a ice hockey center for the Harvard Crimson. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 6th round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with the 191st overall pick in the draft.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1988–89 Notre Dame Hounds SJHL 57152742287
1989–90 Notre Dame Hounds SJHL 4391928271
1990–91 Ferris State University CCHA 4161925109
1991–92 Ferris State University CCHA 3471219124
1991–92 Quebec Nordiques NHL 400014
1991–92 Halifax Citadels AHL 20004
1992–93 Quebec Nordiques NHL 1201113 30000
1992–93 Halifax Citadels AHL 7142731167
1993–94 Quebec Nordiques NHL 6051217148
1993–94 Cornwall Aces AHL 10000 1222427
1994–95 Quebec Nordiques NHL 20000
1994–95 Cornwall Aces AHL 602219
1994–95 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 2615691
1995–96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 7231619270
1996–97 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 6921113210 811220
1997–98 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 7811112217
1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 3302255 20002
1999–00 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 2714552
1999–00 Cincinnati Cyclones IHL 39189147
2000–01 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 804610159 600017
2001–02 New York Rangers NHL 7511011131
2002–03 New York Rangers NHL 1902214
2002–03 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 3407770 20000
2003–04 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 29381143
2003–03 Amur Khabarovsk RSL 1201168
2004–05 Syracuse Crunch AHL 50006
2004–05 San Diego Gulls ECHL 202101265
2005–06 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL 2204444
NHL totals 5571880981374 1911239

References

  1. McMann, Aaron (May 19, 2015). "Flint Firebirds hire former NHL defenseman Dave Karpa as assistant coach". MLive. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  2. Seravalli, Frank (November 9, 2015). "Flint Firebirds re-hire coaches after player protest". TSN.ca. TSN. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  3. Woodyard, Eric (November 9, 2015). "Report: Flint Firebirds players walk out after coach is fired". MLive. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  4. Sipple, George (February 17, 2016). "Flint Firebirds fire coaches for second time this season". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
  5. "Peoria names David Karpa as new head coach". NA3HL. August 8, 2016.
  6. "Zakary Karpa". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 2022-07-11.
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