Dustin Friesen

Who is Dustin Friesen?

Dustin Friesen is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Fischtown Pinguins of the German Second Bundesliga. Dustin was voted Best Defenseman of the league for the 2012/13 season.

Friesen played five seasons of college hockey at the University of New Brunswick before turning professional in 2009. He spent time with the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies and Idaho Steelheads, both of the ECHL, and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. On September 22, 2011, Friesen signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL, before being optioned to the Missouri Mavericks, the Wolves' CHL affiliate. On October 7, 2011, Friesen was recalled by the Wolves from the Mavericks, before ever playing a game with the Mavericks. On December 3, 2011, Friesen was optioned by the Wolves to the Mavericks again. On December 6, 2011, Friesen was recalled by the Wolves from the Mavericks for a second time.