Korbinian Holzer
A stalwart German defenseman who carved out an NHL career with his physical, stay-at-home style before returning home as a leader.
Born 1988 (age 38)·German ice hockey player·Birthday: February 16·Millennials
Biography
Korbinian Holzer's path to professional hockey was a testament to steady development and defensive grit. Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2006, the Munich-born blueliner honed his game in North America with the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires before returning to Germany for further seasoning. When he finally cracked the NHL lineup in 2012, he brought a no-nonsense, physical presence. Standing at 6'3", Holzer made his name as a reliable, hard-hitting defenseman who prioritized shutting down opponents in his own zone over flashy offensive plays. After stints with the Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators, he concluded his North American chapter and returned to Germany's DEL, where he brought his wealth of experience to Adler Mannheim, serving as an alternate captain and a pillar on the back end.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Korbinian was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Korbinian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Korbinian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He was selected 111th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
- He played over 150 regular-season games in the National Hockey League across three different teams.
- He won a gold medal with Germany at the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division I, earning promotion to the top tier.
- He served as an alternate captain for the Adler Mannheim team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Did You Know?
He played junior hockey for the EC Bad Tölz organization in Germany before moving to Canada.
He won a Memorial Cup championship with the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL in 2009.
His nickname among teammates and fans is often 'Holzy'.
He represented Germany at multiple IIHF World Championships at the senior level.
“My job is simple: make the smart, hard play and protect our net.”
