Steve Konowalchuk

Steven Konowalchuk (born November 11, 1972 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the Washington Capitals and the Colorado Avalanche. He is currently the head coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.

Playing career
He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, 3rd Round, 58th overall. Traded to Colorado by Washington with Washington's third selection in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Bates Battaglia and the rights to Jonas Johansson on October 22, 2003. On September 29, 2006, Konowalchuk announced his retirement after a regular examination detected Long QT Syndrome.

Coaching career
After his retirement, Konowalchuk remained within the Avalanche organization and served as an assistant coach to Joe Sacco during the 2009–10 and 2010–11 season. In 2011, he was named head coach of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.