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Ed Olczyk

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Hockey Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His last name is pronounced old-chick.
    He was injury prone.
    He got his name engraved on the Stanley Cup despite the fact he missed most of the regular season and playoffs on the injury reserve list (1994).
    He went 31-64-14 as the Penguins's head coach.
    Many players complained about his coaching style, claiming he wasn't tough enough.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was drafted behind both Mario Lemieux and Kirk Muller in the 1984 entry draft.
    He played for his hometown Blackhawks on two occasions.
    He played for the United States men's hockey team in the 1984 Winter Olympics.
    He worked as a color commentator prior to his hiring as the Pens' head coach.
    He coached Sidney Crosby for part of his rookie season.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 77 Votes: 46.75% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 101 Votes: 49.50% Annoying