Doug John Palazzari (born November 3, 1952 in Eveleth, Minnesota) is a former professional ice hockey player and USA Hockey executive. He is the son of former NHL player Aldo Palazzari.
Doug Palazzari played a total of 108 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1974–79 but he spent most of his professional career in the minors with the Providence Reds, Kansas City Blues and Salt Lake Golden Eagles where he was a major star.
Before turning professional, he was an accomplished player for the Colorado College men's ice hockey team and he also played for the United States national team at the 1973 and 1974 World Championships. Palazzari was also a member of the United States team at the inaugural 1976 Canada Cup.
Palazzari is perhaps best known for his management work for amateur hockey in the United States after retiring from professional hockey in 1982. He was elected executive director of USA Hockey in 1999 after spending 14 years with the organization in various capabilities. He resigned as director in 2005.
Palazzari was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.
Awards[]
- 1971-72 WCHA Most Valuable Player
- 1971-72 WCHA First All-Star
- 1971-72 NCAA All-American
- 1973-74 WCHA Most Valuable Player
- 1973-74 WCHA First All-Star
- 1973-74 NCAA All-American
- 1977-78 Phil Esposito Trophy
- 1977-78 Tommy Ivan Trophy
- 1979-80 Phil Esposito Trophy
- 1979-80 Tommy Ivan Trophy