Born on October 27, 1995, in Germany, Leon Tim Draisaitl is a professional ice hockey center and serves as an alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was chosen as the second overall pick in the 2012 CHL Import Draft by the Prince Albert Raiders. Following two successful seasons with the Raiders, he was selected as the third overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Draisaitl signed a three-year entry-level contract with Edmonton on August 12, 2014, and had his NHL debut on October 9, 2014, against the Calgary Flames.
Leon Draisaitl won the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, and Ted Lindsay Award in the 2019–20 season. In the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Draisaitl battled through injury, contributing to the Oilers' advancement to the Western Conference Final, where they were defeated by the Colorado Avalanche.
Leon Draisaitl's Parents
Leon Draisaitl's parents are Peter and Sandra Draisaitl. His dad, Peter, previously played professional ice hockey for various teams in Germany, notably Kölner Haie and Revierlöwen Oberhausen, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Leon Draisaitl's Father
Leon Draisaitl's father is Peter Draisaitl. Peter Draisaitl, born on 7 December 1965, is a retired German professional ice hockey center. Previously, he served as the head coach of Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks) in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) from November 2017 to January 2019.
As a member of the German minority in Czechoslovakia, Draisaitl participated in various international tournaments, representing both West Germany and Germany. Peter Draisaitl played in the German League, and he participated in three Olympics for Germany in Nagano (1998), Albertville (1992), and Calgary (1988). Draisaitl enjoyed an eighteen-year playing career in professional hockey in Germany, notably with Mannheimer ERC (now Adler Mannheim) and Kölner EC (now Kölner Haie). He also had brief stints with Moskitos Essen and Revierlöwen Oberhausen. After his playing career, Peter Draisaitl turned to coaching. He has been involved in coaching in the German League for many years.
Leon Draisaitl's Mother
Leon Draisaitl's mother is Sandra Draisaitl.
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Leon Draisaitl's Parents' Nationality
Leon Draisaitl's parents, Peter and Sandra Draisaitl, are both German. Peter Draisaitl was born in Czechoslovakia as part of the German minority, while Sandra Draisaitl was born in Germany.
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