Douglas Allan Hicks (born May 28, 1955) is a Canadian former professional

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. He played for the

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, and

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of the

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between 1974 and 1983. He later played in Europe, retiring in 1989. Doug is the brother of

Glenn Hicks Glenn Ryan Hicks (born August 28, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), left winger. He played 69 games in the World Hockey Association with the Winnipeg Jets (1972–96), Winnipeg Jets during the 1978–79 WHA se ...

. He has two sons named Cody and Jesse Hicks.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

External links

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1955 births Living people Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks players Dallas Black Hawks players EC Red Bull Salzburg players Edmonton Oilers players Flin Flon Bombers players Hershey Bears players HK Acroni Jesenice players Ice hockey people from Alberta Kölner Haie players Minnesota North Stars draft picks Minnesota North Stars players National Hockey League first-round draft picks New Brunswick Hawks players People from Cold Lake, Alberta Washington Capitals players {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1950s-stub