Too small to become a regular in the National Hockey League, Doug Palazzari played a total of 108 games for the St. Louis Blues in 1974–79 but he spent most of his professional career in the minors with the Providence Reds, Kansas City Blues and Salt Lake Golden Eagles where he was a major star.
Doug Palazzari's NHL ambitions were hindered by his small stature, but he still participated in 108 games for the St. Louis Blues between 1974 and 1979. Meanwhile, he spent most of his professional career in the minor leagues with teams such as the Providence Reds, Kansas City Blues, and Salt Lake Golden Eagles, where he excelled.