Doug Trapp (born November 28, 1965, in

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) is a former professional

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. He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the

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in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played two games in the

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with Buffalo in the 1986–87 season, going scoreless.

Personal life

Trapp's father Barry and both of Trapp's sons are involved with hockey. Barry began coaching the Regina Pat Blues in the 1980s and as of 2014, is involved with the

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scouting team and Canadian National Junior team. His son Bear played collegiate hockey for the

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and his youngest son Spencer played for

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Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Awards

* WHL East Second All-Star Team – 1984

References

External links

* 1965 births Living people Buffalo Sabres draft picks Buffalo Sabres players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Canadian ice hockey left wingers Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Regina Blues players Regina Pats players Rochester Americans players 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1960s-stub