Peter Sidorkiewicz

Peter Sidorkiewicz
Born	(1963-06-29) June 29, 1963 (age 60) Dąbrowa Białostocka, Poland
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Hartford Whalers Ottawa Senators New Jersey Devils
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	91st overall, 1981 Washington Capitals
Playing career	1987–1998

Peter Paul Sidorkiewicz (born June 29, 1963) is a Polish-Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Sidorkiewicz played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Hartford Whalers, Ottawa Senators, and New Jersey Devils, representing the Wales Conference in the 1993 NHL All-Star Game. Since retiring as a player, Sidorkiewicz has worked for the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL as a coach and player personnel director.

Junior hockey

Oshawa Generals (1980–1984)

Sidorkiewicz joined the Oshawa Generals of the OHL in 1980–81, going 3–3–0 with a 4.68 GAA in seven games. Sidorkiewicz also saw some playing time in the post-season, going 2–2 with a 4.51 GAA in five games.

Sidorkiewicz saw his playing time increase during the 1981–82 season, playing in 29 games with the Generals, earning a 14–11–1 record with a 4.75 GAA. Sidorkiewicz would only see action in one playoff game, going 0–0 with a 4.62 GAA in 13 minutes of playing time.

He became the Generals starting goaltender in 1982–83, as in 60 games, Sidorkiewicz posted a 36–20–3 record with a 3.61 GAA. In the playoffs, Sidorkiewicz helped lead the Generals to the J. Ross Robertson Cup by posting a 15–1–1 record with a 3.68 GAA in 17 games, as the Generals qualified for the 1983 Memorial Cup. In the Memorial Cup, Oshawa would make it to the final game, however, lost to the Portland Winterhawks. In the tournament, Sidorkiewicz had a 3–2 record with a 5.12 GAA in five games.

Sidorkiewicz returned to the Generals for the 1983–84 season, going 28–21–1 with a 5.06 GAA in 52 games with Oshawa. In the post-season, he had a 3–4 record with a 3.86 GAA in seven games, as the Generals lost in the quarter-finals.

Professional career

Washington Capitals (1984–1985)

Sidorkiewicz was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round, 91st overall, at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft. In 10 games with the Capitals IHL affiliate, the Fort Wayne Komets, Sidorkiewicz had a 4–4–2 record with a 4.37 GAA. He then joined the Binghamton Whalers, the Capitals AHL affiliate that they shared with the Hartford Whalers.

On March 12, 1985, Washington traded Sidorkiewicz and Dean Evason to the Hartford Whalers for David Jensen.

Hartford Whalers (1985–1992)

When Sidorkiewicz was acquired by the Hartford Whalers from the Washington Capitals, he remained with the Binghamton Whalers of the AHL, as the two clubs shared the team. Sidorkiewicz had an impressive 1984–85 season with Binghamton, going 31–9–5 with a 3.05 GAA in 45 games. In the post-season, Sidorkiewicz went 4–4 with a 3.87 GAA in eight games with the AHL Whalers.

In 1985–86, Sidorkiewicz had a 21–22–3 record with a 3.19 GAA in 49 games with Binghamton, helping the club reach the playoffs. In four post-season games, Sidorkiewicz had a 1–3 record with a 3.06 GAA.

Sidorkiewicz had a very solid 1986–87 with Binghamton, earning a 23–16–0 record in 57 games with a 2.92 GAA and a .889 save percentage. In the playoffs, Sidorkiewicz had a 6–7 record with a 2.72 GAA in 13 games.

Sidorkiewicz returned to Binghamton for the 1987–88, going 19–17–3 with a 3.68 GAA in 42 games, helping the club reach the post-season. In three playoff games, Sidorkiewicz was 0–2 with a 3.27 GAA. Sidorkiewicz also saw his NHL debut in 1987–88, as he started for the Hartford Whalers on October 16, 1987 against the Washington Capitals. Sidorkiewicz made 30 saves in his NHL debut, however, suffered a 6–2 loss to Washington in his only NHL game for the season.

Sidorkiewicz would stay in the NHL for good in 1988–89, as he began the season as the back-up goaltender with Hartford, playing behind Mike Liut. On October 15, 1988, Sidorkiewicz earned his first career NHL victory, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 7–5 at the Hartford Civic Center. On December 6, 1988, Sidorkiewicz earned his first career shutout, as the Whalers crushed the Buffalo Sabres by a score of 9–0. With Liut suffering through injuries, Sidorkiewicz became the Whalers starting goaltender by the end of the season. Overall, in 44 games, Sidorkiewicz had a 22–18–4 record with a 3.03 GAA and a .890 save percentage, as well as four shutouts, helping the Whalers make the playoffs. In two playoff games, Sidorkiewicz went 0–2 with a 3.87 GAA and a .822 save percentage as the club was swept by the Montreal Canadiens in the Adams Division semi-finals. Sidorkiewicz finished fourth in Calder Memorial Trophy voting, and 11th in Vezina Trophy voting.

Sidorkiewicz began the 1989–90 season splitting his playing time with Liut, however, the Whalers traded Liut to the Washington Capitals on March 6, 1990, making Sidorkiewicz the undisputed number one goaltender in Hartford. In 46 games, Sidorkiewicz had a 19–19–7 record with a 3.57 GAA and .866 save percentage. In seven playoff games, Sidorkiewicz went 3–4 with a 3.22 GAA and .881 save percentage as the Whalers lost a thrilling seven game series against the Boston Bruins.

In 1990–91, Sidorkiewicz helped the Whalers reach the post-season, as in 52 games, he posted a 21–22–7 record with a 3.33 GAA and .872 save percentage. In six playoff games, he had a 2–4 record with a 4.01 GAA and .862 save percentage as Hartford lost to the Boston Bruins for the second straight season.

Sidorkiewicz suffered through a poor and injury plagued 1991–92 season, going 9–19–6 with a 3.34 GAA and a .882 save percentage in 35 games.

On June 18, 1992, Sidorkiewicz was claimed by the Ottawa Senators in the 1992 NHL Expansion Draft.

Ottawa Senators (1992–1993)

Sidorkiewicz joined the Ottawa Senators for their first season in 1992–93. He started the first game in Senators history, earning the win as Ottawa defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5–3. Sidorkiewicz appeared in a career high 64 games with the Senators, going 8–46–3 with a 4.43 GAA and .856 save percentage. Sidorkiewicz appeared in the 44th National Hockey League All-Star Game held at the Montreal Forum, as he earned the victory in a 16–6 win for the Wales Conference over the Campbell Conference.

On June 20, 1993, the Senators traded Sidorkiewicz and future considerations to the New Jersey Devils for Craig Billington and Troy Mallette.

New Jersey Devils (1993–1998)

Sidorkiewicz saw very little action with the New Jersey Devils in 1993–94, as he appeared in only three games, going 0–3–0 with a 2.77 GAA and a .891 save percentage. He spent the remainder of the season splitting time between the Albany River Rats of the AHL, as he had a 6–7–2 record with a 3.97 GAA in 15 games, and the Fort Wayne Komets of the IHL, where in 11 games he went 6–3–0 with a 2.74 GAA and two shutouts. In 18 playoff games with the Komets, Sidorkiewicz went 10–8 with a 3.36 GAA.

Sidorkiewicz remained with the Komets for the 1994–95 season, going 8–6–1 with a 3.70 GAA and .879 save percentage in 16 games. In three playoff games, he went 1–2 with a 5.00 GAA.

He returned to the Albany River Rats in 1995–96, as Sidorkiewicz had a 19–7–5 record with 2.95 GAA and .898 save percentage in 32 games. In one playoff game, he had a 0–1 record with a 3.05 GAA.

Sidorkiewicz became the River Rats starting goaltender in 1996–97, earning a 31–23–6 record in 62 games, while posting a 2.90 GAA and a .901 save percentage. In 16 playoff games, he had a 7–8 record with a 3.13 GAA.

In 1997–98, Sidorkiewicz appeared in 43 games with Albany, going 21–15–5 with a 2.85 GAA and a .896 save percentage. In two playoff games, Sidorkiewicz had a 1–1 record with a 4.04 GAA. Sidorkiewicz also appeared in one NHL game in 1997–98, playing the third period, as he allowed a goal, in a 6–2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.

After the season, Sidorkiewicz retired from hockey.

Coaching career

Erie Otters (1999–2013)

Sidorkiewicz became an assistant coach with the Erie Otters in 1999, and remained in this position until he was named the Otters head coach prior to the 2006-07 OHL season.

In his first season as the Otters head coach, Sidorkiewicz led the rebuilding club to a 15–50–3 record, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

In 2007–08, Sidorkiewicz returned as head coach of the team, however, after a 3–12–0 start, he resigned from the position and returned to his previous job as an assistant, as the Otters hired Robbie Ftorek as head coach.

Sidorkiewicz continued as an assistant coach on the Otters until March 23, 2013.

Dornbirner EC (2014–2017)

In August 2014, Sidorkiewicz was named assistant coach of Dornbirner EC of the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL) ^[1] and he remained with the team for three seasons.

In the 2016-17, Sidorkiewicz was named head coach of the team. Dornbirner had a record of 21-24-9, finishing in 9th place in the league standings with 72 points. Dornbirner failed to qualify for the post-season.

Norfolk Admirals (2017–2019)

Prior to the 2017–18 ECHL season, Sidorkiewicz joined the Norfolk Admirals as an assistant coach, ^[2] where he was reunited with head coach Robbie Ftorek after working together while they were both part of the Erie Otters coaching staff. After the 2018–19 season concluded, both Sidorkiewicz and Ftorek were released.

Coaching record

Ontario Hockey League

Team	Year	Regular season						Post season
		G	W	L	OTL	Pts	Finish	Result
Erie Otters	2006–07	68	15	50	3	33	5th in Midwest	Missed playoffs
Erie Otters	2007–08	15	3	12	0	6	5th in Midwest	Resigned
OHL totals	2006–2008	83	18	62	3	39		0-0 (0.000)

Austrian Hockey League

Team	Year	Regular season						Post season
		G	W	L	OTL	Pts	Finish	Result
Dornbirner EC	2016–17	54	21	24	9	72	9th in AUS	Missed playoffs
AUS totals	2016–2017	54	21	24	9	72		0-0 (0.000)

Awards and achievements

• Memorial Cup Tournament All-Star Team (1983)
• AHL Second All-Star Team (1987)
• NHL All-Rookie Team (1989)
• NHL All-Star Game (1993)

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
1980–81	Oshawa Legionnaires	MetJHL		22	—	—	—	1300	70	1	3.23	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	Oshawa Generals	OHL		7	3	3	0	308	24	0	4.68	—		5	2	2	266	20	0	4.52	—
1981–82	Oshawa Generals	OHL		29	14	11	1	1553	123	2	4.75	—		1	0	0	13	1	0	4.62	—
1982–83	Oshawa Generals	OHL		60	36	20	3	3536	213	0	3.61	—		17	15	1	1020	60	0	3.53	—
1982–83	Oshawa Generals	MC		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		5	3	2	293	25	0	5.12	—
1983–84	Oshawa Generals	OHL		52	28	21	1	2966	250	1	4.15	—		7	3	4	420	27	1	3.86	—
1984–85	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		45	31	9	5	2691	137	3	3.05	.901		8	4	4	481	31	0	3.87	—
1984–85	Fort Wayne Komets	IHL		10	4	4	2	590	43	0	4.37	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		49	21	22	3	2819	150	2	3.19	.883		4	1	3	235	12	0	3.06	—
1986–87	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		57	23	16	0	3304	161	4	2.92	.889		13	6	7	794	36	0	2.72	—
1987–88	Hartford Whalers	NHL		1	0	1	0	60	6	0	6.00	.833		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Binghamton Whalers	AHL		42	19	17	3	2345	144	0	3.68	.878		3	0	2	147	8	0	3.27	.892
1988–89	Hartford Whalers	NHL		44	22	18	4	2635	133	4	3.03	.890		2	0	2	124	8	0	3.87	.822
1989–90	Hartford Whalers	NHL		46	19	19	7	2703	161	1	3.57	.866		7	3	4	429	23	0	3.21	.881
1990–91	Hartford Whalers	NHL		52	21	22	7	2953	164	1	3.33	.872		6	2	4	359	24	0	4.02	.862
1991–92	Hartford Whalers	NHL		35	9	19	6	1995	111	2	3.34	.882		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Ottawa Senators	NHL		64	8	46	3	3388	250	0	4.43	.856		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	New Jersey Devils	NHL		3	0	3	0	130	6	0	2.77	.891		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Albany River Rats	AHL		15	6	7	2	907	60	0	3.97	.861		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Fort Wayne Komets	IHL		11	6	3	0	591	27	2	2.74	.912		18	10	8	1054	59	1	3.36	.889
1994–95	Fort Wayne Komets	IHL		16	8	6	1	941	58	1	3.70	.879		3	1	2	144	12	0	5.00	.846
1995–96	Albany River Rats	AHL		32	19	7	5	1809	89	3	2.95	.898		1	0	1	59	3	0	3.06	.875
1996–97	Albany River Rats	AHL		62	31	23	6	3539	171	2	2.90	.901		16	7	8	920	48	0	3.13	.892
1997–98	New Jersey Devils	NHL		1	0	0	0	20	1	0	3.00	.875		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Albany River Rats	AHL		43	21	15	5	2422	115	3	2.85	.896		2	1	1	89	6	0	4.01	.813
AHL totals				345	171	116	29	19,836	1027	17	3.11	.891		47	19	26	2725	144	0	3.17	—
NHL totals				246	79	128	27	13,884	832	8	3.60	.871		15	5	10	912	55	0	3.62	.867

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA
1989	Canada	WC		1	0	0	0	25	0	0	0.00

References

1. "Ex-NHL Goalie Sidorkiewicz wird neuer Dornbirn-Cotrainer". vol.at. August 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
2. "Norfolk Admirals: PETER SIDORKIEWICZ NAMED ASSISTANT COACH" . Retrieved February 22, 2021.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Eurohockey.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database