Derek MacKenzie date of birth:
June 11, 1981
How old is Derek MacKenzie?
43
Where was Derek MacKenzie born?
Sudbury, ON, CAN
How tall is Derek MacKenzie?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Derek MacKenzie weigh?
178 lbs (80.7 kg)
What is Derek MacKenzie nationality?
Canadian
What is Derek MacKenzie's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Derek MacKenzie (born June 11, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and an alternate captain for the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers. He was drafted 128th overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, who he made his NHL debut for in 2002. He also played in the American Hockey League (AHL) for Columbus' and Atlanta's farm teams the Syracuse Crunch and Chicago Wolves respectively. While with the Wolves, MacKenzie was part of a Calder Cup championship team in 2002 and also spent time as the team's captain. He set franchise records in career shorthanded goals for both AHL teams. His father, Ken MacKenzie, is the assistant general manager of the Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves.