David Henry Jensen (born May 3, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American former ice hockey player who played in 18 National Hockey League games with the Minnesota North Stars between 1984 and 1986. He is the younger brother of Paul Jensen.

Playing career

Jensen played for the University of Minnesota from 1979 to 1983. He also played for the American national junior team at the 1980 1981 World Junior Championships. He was selected 100th overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars, Jensen played with the American national team in 1983–84 as an amateur and played in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. He also played at the 1986 World Championships.

David Jensen (ice hockey, born 1961)

He made his NHL debut with Minnesota in 1984, and played 18 games over parts of three seasons. Most of his professional career, which lasted from 1983 to 1990, was spent in the minor leagues. He finished with three seasons in Italy playing for SV Ritten.

David Jensen (ice hockey, born 1961)

Post-playing career

Jensen retired from hockey in 1990 after playing several years in Europe. He is now the Senior Vice President of Touchpoint Media, a custom communications company in Minneapolis that publishes USA Hockey Magazine and Cambria Style among other titles.

David Jensen (ice hockey, born 1961)

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

Profile at hockeydraftcentral.com

1961 births

Living people

American men's ice hockey defensemen

Birmingham South Stars players

Ice hockey people from Minneapolis

Ice hockey players at the 1984 Winter Olympics

Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey players

Minnesota North Stars draft picks

Minnesota North Stars players

Olympic ice hockey players for the United States

Ritten Sport players

Salt Lake Golden Eagles (CHL) players

Springfield Indians players