Joel Otto date of birth:
October 29, 1961
How old is Joel Otto?
64
Where was Joel Otto born?
Elk River, Minnesota
How tall is Joel Otto?
6' 4" (193 cm)
How much does Joel Otto weigh?
220 lbs (99.8 kg)
What is Joel Otto nationality?
American
What is Joel Otto's occupation?
Ice Hockey Player
Short Biography
Joel Stuart Otto (born October 29, 1961) is an American former professional ice hockey center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers. An undrafted player, Otto signed with the Flames as a free agent in 1984 and played 11 seasons with the team. He was one of the top defensive centers in the league during his career and one of the NHL's best at faceoffs; Otto was a two-time finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy. He was known for his confrontations with Mark Messier as part of the Flames' rivalry with the Edmonton Oilers and was a member of Calgary's 1989 Stanley Cup championship winning team. He joined the Flyers in 1995, with whom he played three seasons.