Playing career

Amateur

Ludwig played high school hockey at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wisconsin from 1975-1979. He helped the Eagles to the semi-finals in 1978-1979. He played on the USA Hockey National Junior Team that toured Germany in 1979-80. Ludwig went on to attend the University of North Dakota from 1979-1982 as a walk on. He won two National Championships while playing for the Fighting Sioux, alongside other future NHL players James Patrck, Mark Taylor, Doug Smail, Dave Tippett, Rick Zombo, Phil Sykes, Troy Murray, and Jon Casey.

Professional

Ludwig was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, 61st overall. He won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1986. In 1990 he was traded to the New York Islanders for Gerald Diduck. After one season with the Isles, Ludwig signed as a free agent with the Minnesota North Stars.

After joining the North Stars in 1991, he moved with the team to Dallas in 1993 and finished his career in 1999 after helping the Dallas Stars win their first Stanley Cup. Ludwig was an alternate captain for the Stars during his time with the team.

Personal

Ludwig was inducted into the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002. After his retirement, he worked as an assistant coach for the Utah Grizzlies, Dallas Stars, and Texas Tornado. Three of his sons became professional ice hockey players as well. Trevor and younger son C.J. are currently teammates on the Missouri Mavericks of the East Coast Hockey League. C.J. previously played defence for Northern Michigan University. Trevor and his twin brother Tyler were also previously teammates.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1979-80	University of North Dakota	NCAA		33	1	8	9	32		—	—	—	—	—
1980-81	University of North Dakota	NCAA		34	4	8	12	48		—	—	—	—	—
1981-82	University of North Dakota	NCAA		37	4	17	21	42		—	—	—	—	—
1982-83	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		80	0	25	25	59		3	0	0	0	2
1983-84	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		80	7	18	25	52		15	0	3	3	23
1984-85	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		72	5	14	19	90		12	0	2	2	6
1985-86	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		69	2	4	6	63		20	0	1	1	48
1986-87	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		75	4	12	16	105		17	2	3	5	30
1987-88	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		74	4	10	14	69		11	1	1	2	6
1988-89	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		74	3	13	16	73		21	0	2	2	24
1989-90	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		73	1	15	16	108		11	0	1	1	16
1990-91	New York Islanders	NHL		75	1	8	9	77		—	—	—	—	—
1991-92	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		73	2	9	11	54		7	0	1	1	19
1992-93	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		78	1	10	11	153		—	—	—	—	—
1993-94	Dallas Stars	NHL		84	1	13	14	123		9	0	3	3	8
1994-95	Dallas Stars	NHL		47	2	7	9	61		4	0	1	1	2
1995-96	Dallas Stars	NHL		65	1	2	3	70		—	—	—	—	—
1996-97	Dallas Stars	NHL		77	2	11	13	62		7	0	2	2	18
1997-98	Dallas Stars	NHL		80	0	7	7	131		17	0	1	1	22
1998-99	Dallas Stars	NHL		80	2	6	8	87		23	1	4	5	20
NHL totals				1256	38	184	222	1437		177	4	24	28	244

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-WCHA Second Team	1981-82

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