what is the average age of an ice hockey player
And how the players stack up. 1  The average NHLer is 73.33 (6' 1 1/3) tall, weighs 204.42 lbs, and is 27.36 years old. 2  The average forward is 72.93 (6' 1) tall, weighs 202.4 lbs, and is 27.1 years old.3  The average defenseman is 73.87 (6' 1 7/8) tall, weighs 209.66 lbs, and is 27.49 years old. The average NHLer is 73.33 (6' 1 1/3) tall, weighs 204.42 lbs, and is 27.36 years old. 2  The average forward is 72.93 (6' 1) tall, weighs 202.4 lbs, and is 27.1 years old.