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Zenon Konopka was born on 2 January, 1981 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian ice hockey player (born 1981). Discover Zenon Konopka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 2 January 1981
Birthday 2 January
Birthplace Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Zenon Konopka Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Zenon Konopka height is 6′ 0″ and Weight 213 lb (97 kg; 15 st 3 lb).

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Height 6′ 0″
Weight 213 lb (97 kg; 15 st 3 lb)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Zenon Konopka Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Zenon Konopka worth at the age of 43 years old? Zenon Konopka’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Canada. We have estimated Zenon Konopka's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1981

Zenon Konopka (born January 2, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Also known as "Zenon the Destroyer", Konopka played for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabres during his National Hockey League (NHL) career.

1995

As a youth, Konopka played in the 1995 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Niagara Falls, Ontario.

1998

Konopka played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's of the OHL from 1998 to 2002, and was a member of the 1999 Memorial Cup champions.

He was not drafted by an NHL team and caught on with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL.

2005

After three minor league seasons with various teams in the ECHL and AHL, Konopka made his NHL debut in 2005–2006, playing 23 games for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

After the Ducks were eliminated, he returned to Portland in the AHL, where he led all playoff scorers in power play goals and assists.

2006

In 2006–07, he returned to the minors, playing for Portland in the AHL.

Konopka also has a black pet rabbit, Hoppy, and maintains an Instagram and a Twitter account for his pet, who has relocated with him since 2006.

Konopka told Fox Sports North that he never wanted a rabbit as a child, but a friend suggested one as Konopka is allergic to cats and dogs.

"I can't help that I fell in love with the little guy ... the guy's pretty cool. He just chills around, has his litter box, does his business there and he's pretty soothing to come home to."

Konopka also has a specially made hockey jersey made for Hoppy for each team he plays for.

Konopka is of Polish descent.

His father was born in Poland.

His mother is a native of Buffalo, New York.

2007

On January 26, 2007, he was traded by the Anaheim Ducks along with Curtis Glencross and a draft pick to the Blue Jackets in exchange for forwards Mark Hartigan, Joe Motzko and a draft pick.

He played for Columbus's farm team in the AHL, the Syracuse Crunch, with occasional call-ups to the Blue Jackets.

and has run the "Zenon Konopka Hockey Academy" in Ottawa since 2007.

2008

On July 10, 2008, Konopka signed a two year-contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning as a free agent.

2009

In 2009, after a strong training camp, Konopka made the Lightning's roster out of training camp.

Konopka was the most penalized player in the 2009–10 and 2010–11 NHL seasons.

2010

On July 2, 2010, he signed with the New York Islanders as an unrestricted free agent.

2011

On July 5, 2011, Konopka signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators.

2012

During the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, Konopka directed verbal abuse towards a New York Rangers player during a live television interview.

Konopka was fined $2,500 by the NHL.

On July 1, 2012, Konopka signed a two-year, $1.85-million contract with the Minnesota Wild.

He reportedly had three offers on the table before accepting the deal with Minnesota.

2014

On January 3, 2014, Konopka was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Sabres, with whom he remained until the end of the season.

On May 15, 2014, Konopka was suspended for 20 games following violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program after taking dehydroepiandrosterone on a doctor's suggestion.

His contract with the Sabres expired July 1, during the suspension, which meant that the term of the suspension was to be served at the beginning of any new contract.

2015

On January 30, 2015, Konopka signed with Ciarko PBS Bank KH Sanok of the PHL in Poland.

As of June 2015, he was on tour with other professional journeymen hockey players in Australia.

He planned on returning to North America after the tour ended in the hopes of returning to the NHL or, if unable to do that, an American minor league.

2017

On April 1, 2017, Konopka officially retired from hockey when he signed a one-day contract with the Syracuse Crunch to close out his career.

Konopka had previously served as Syracuse's captain, and is considered one of the more popular players in team history.

Before the game a ceremony featured a video from his former teammates, and the presentation of a lifetime key to the Crowne Plaza Syracuse.

According to quanthockey, Konopka has the second best face-off win percentage in history, behind only Yanic Perreault.

Konopka is also an entrepreneur and owner of Prime Wine Products, and partners with local charities to help children's programs.

Konopka also owns and operates Konopka Co-Packing, a packaging company that employs over 20 workers.

He was once part-owner in an Ottawa bar-restaurant called "Stout Bros."