Reinhard Divis
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Reinhard Divis is a professional
ice hockey
goaltender who currently is playing for Red Bulls Salzburg
in the Austrian Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. Divis was the first Austrian ice hockey player to play in the National Hockey League
, representing the St. Louis Blues in 28 games.
His career began at VEU Feldkirch
where he won the Austrian league five times in a row (1994–1998). In 1998 they also won in the finals of the European Hockey League. After VEU Feldkirch got into financial difficulties, Divis left the club and played in Leksands IF
(Sweden) for two seasons.
Divis was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft
as the 261st overall pick, and in 2001 he moved to the United States. In his first season Divis played mostly with the Worcester Ice Cats in the AHL
. However, he also served as the backup goalie for St. Louis on a few occasions. He played in one game for 25 minutes, allowing no goals on four shots. In the 2002–03 season Divis played in two games with St. Louis (both victories), allowing one goal on 34 shots. During the 2003–04 season, Divis saw action in 13 games, posting a record of 4–4–2 and a goals against average of 2.77. He also played 18 minutes in one playoff game, stopping all eight shots he faced.
In the 2004–05 season, Divis played for VSV EC
in Carinthia (Austria) because of the NHL lockout. However, he played in only 29 games as a result of a shoulder injury, which also prevented him from playing in the IIHF world championship in 2005. VSV EC
booked the fourth place in this season. In the goalkeeper's statistics Divis landed on the third rank with 91.96% of held shots in 29 matches.
In the 2005–06 season Divis again served as a backup goalie for the Blues, though he also saw some time with the Peoria Rivermen
in the AHL. He played in 12 games for St. Louis, posting a record of 0–5–1, with a 4.67 goals against average. After the 2005–06 season, Divis decided to return to Austria and signed a two-year contract with Red Bulls Salzburg
.
Divis also played in the Olympic games in Nagano in 1998 and in Salt Lake City in 2002 for the Austrian national team, and played with the national team in several A world championships starting in 1996.
On June 9 2008, Divis signed a two-year contract as a free agent with Swedish team Färjestads BK
of the Elitserien
. In the 2008–09 season, Divis competed in just 15 games with Färjestads, under mutual agreement he returned to his homeland following the completion of the season and rejoined Red Bull Salzburg. In helping Salburg capture the Austrian Hockey League in the 2009–10 season, Divis was re-signed to an additional two year extension on May 11, 2010.
Professional
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ice hockey
Ice hockey
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goaltender who currently is playing for Red Bulls Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg EC
EC Red Bull Salzburg are a member of the Erste Bank Hockey League. They play their games in Salzburg, Austria, at the Eisarena Salzburg. They are the current 2011 champions of the Austrian Hockey League.-History:...
in the Austrian Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. Divis was the first Austrian ice hockey player to play in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
, representing the St. Louis Blues in 28 games.
Playing career
VEU Feldkirch
VEU Feldkirch is a professional ice hockey team from Feldkirch, Austria at Vorarlberghalle. The team currently plays in the Austrian National League . VEU Feldkirch were nine-time Austrian ice hockey champions when they played in the higher level Austrian Hockey League, before being relegated....
where he won the Austrian league five times in a row (1994–1998). In 1998 they also won in the finals of the European Hockey League. After VEU Feldkirch got into financial difficulties, Divis left the club and played in Leksands IF
Leksands IF
Leksands Idrottsförening is a Swedish ice hockey team from the town of Leksand in the region of Dalarna. The team is currently playing in the second highest league in Sweden, HockeyAllsvenskan. Leksand has played 53 seasons in the top Swedish league – between 1951 to 2001, 2002 to 2004, and 2005–06...
(Sweden) for two seasons.
Divis was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft
2000 NHL Entry Draft
The 2000 NHL Entry Draft was held from June 24 to 25 at the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, following the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft on June 23 for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild...
as the 261st overall pick, and in 2001 he moved to the United States. In his first season Divis played mostly with the Worcester Ice Cats in the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
. However, he also served as the backup goalie for St. Louis on a few occasions. He played in one game for 25 minutes, allowing no goals on four shots. In the 2002–03 season Divis played in two games with St. Louis (both victories), allowing one goal on 34 shots. During the 2003–04 season, Divis saw action in 13 games, posting a record of 4–4–2 and a goals against average of 2.77. He also played 18 minutes in one playoff game, stopping all eight shots he faced.
In the 2004–05 season, Divis played for VSV EC
VSV EC
EC Villacher SV are an ice hockey team in the Erste Bank Hockey League. They play their home games at Stadthalle in Villach, Austria. In Season 2010/11, the club is officially playing as EC Rekord-Fenster VSV.-Honours:*Austrian Championships:...
in Carinthia (Austria) because of the NHL lockout. However, he played in only 29 games as a result of a shoulder injury, which also prevented him from playing in the IIHF world championship in 2005. VSV EC
VSV EC
EC Villacher SV are an ice hockey team in the Erste Bank Hockey League. They play their home games at Stadthalle in Villach, Austria. In Season 2010/11, the club is officially playing as EC Rekord-Fenster VSV.-Honours:*Austrian Championships:...
booked the fourth place in this season. In the goalkeeper's statistics Divis landed on the third rank with 91.96% of held shots in 29 matches.
In the 2005–06 season Divis again served as a backup goalie for the Blues, though he also saw some time with the Peoria Rivermen
Peoria Rivermen
The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:...
in the AHL. He played in 12 games for St. Louis, posting a record of 0–5–1, with a 4.67 goals against average. After the 2005–06 season, Divis decided to return to Austria and signed a two-year contract with Red Bulls Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg EC
EC Red Bull Salzburg are a member of the Erste Bank Hockey League. They play their games in Salzburg, Austria, at the Eisarena Salzburg. They are the current 2011 champions of the Austrian Hockey League.-History:...
.
Divis also played in the Olympic games in Nagano in 1998 and in Salt Lake City in 2002 for the Austrian national team, and played with the national team in several A world championships starting in 1996.
On June 9 2008, Divis signed a two-year contract as a free agent with Swedish team Färjestads BK
Färjestads BK
Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965...
of the Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
. In the 2008–09 season, Divis competed in just 15 games with Färjestads, under mutual agreement he returned to his homeland following the completion of the season and rejoined Red Bull Salzburg. In helping Salburg capture the Austrian Hockey League in the 2009–10 season, Divis was re-signed to an additional two year extension on May 11, 2010.
Career statistics
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA Goals against average Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | St. Louis Blues | NHL National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2002–03 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2003–04 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2.77 |
| 2005–06 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 12 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4.67 |
| NHL totals | 28 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3.31 | ||