Alexander Schaafsma | |
Position | Defence/Forward |
Shoots | Left |
Height Weight |
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 178 lb (81 kg) |
Eredivisie Team F. Teams |
Amstel Tijgers GIJS Groningen Rotterdam Panda's Nijmegen Tigers Heerenveen Flyers |
Nationality | NED |
Born | Groningen, NED | February 28, 1974,
Pro Career | 1990 – present |
Alexander Schaafsma (born 28 February, 1974 in Groningen) is a Dutch ice hockey player.
Career[]
A forward/defenceman, Schaafsma began his senior club career in 1990-91 with hometown GIJS Groningen. He played 1991-2 with the Rotterdam Panda's, then 1992-3 and 1993-4 with Nijmegen Tigers. Schaafsma then joined Heerenveen Flyers for the next two and a half seasons.
Schaafsma moved in 1997-98 to Germany briefly and club Grefrather EG. The following season he joined the original Amsterdam Tigers. In 2003-04 he played for Amsterdam Bulldogs before rejoining Heenrenveen the following season. Since 2005, Schaafsma been with Amstel Tijgers. His best offensive season was 2006-07, when he had 42 points in 38 games.