Tod Hartje

Tod Hartje is a retired ice hockey center. Hartje was the first North American trained player to play in the Soviet Championship League in 1990 with Sokil Kyiv. He would also play for several teams in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League and East Coast Hockey League.

Personal life

Hartje and his wife, Nicole, have four children: Jake, Sasha, Elle, and Clay. Three of their children followed in their father's footsteps and played college ice hockey. Elle Hartje has played professional ice hockey in the Professional Women's Hockey League since 2024.