D. J. King facts for kids
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King with the Peoria Rivermen in 2007
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| Born | June 27, 1984 Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Left Wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals |
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| NHL Draft | 190th overall, 2002 St. Louis Blues |
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| Playing career | 2004–2013 | ||
Dwayne "D. J." King Jr. (born June 27, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a left winger in the National Hockey League (NHL). D. J. King played for the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals.
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D. J. King's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
D. J. King was chosen by the St. Louis Blues in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 191st player picked overall. Before joining the pros, King played junior hockey in the Western Hockey League (WHL). He played for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Kelowna Rockets. In junior hockey, King was known as a tough player. He was good at physical play and protecting his teammates.
Making it to the NHL
King spent his first two professional seasons playing for teams linked to the Blues. These teams were in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL. He made his first appearance in the NHL during the 2006–07 season. This big moment happened on October 5, 2006, against the San Jose Sharks.
Even though he played in 24 NHL games without scoring, King kept working hard. He scored his first NHL goal on April 4, 2007. This goal helped the Blues win 5–2 against the Phoenix Coyotes. That season, he played 27 games for the Blues. He earned two points (one goal, one assist) and had 52 penalty minutes.
Battling Injuries and Trades
The 2008–09 season was tough for King. He played only one game because of a shoulder injury. He came back for the 2009–10 season. However, he broke a finger in his first game back. This injury kept him off the ice for several months. Throughout his career, King often moved between the AHL and the NHL.
On July 28, 2010, King signed a new contract with the Blues. This was done so he could be traded to the Washington Capitals. He played for the Capitals for a couple of seasons. Later, in 2013, he signed a contract with the Ontario Reign in the ECHL.
D. J. King was always known for his strong physical play. He had many memorable moments on the ice.
Life Outside of Hockey
D. J. King comes from the Métis community in Canada. His younger brother, Dwight, is also a professional hockey player. Dwight currently plays in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
D. J. King and his longtime girlfriend, Chantal Babin, have two sons together. After his hockey career, King became a business owner. In 2015, he and two partners, James Norman and Jeremy Norman, bought Tawaw Cabins. This is a resort located in Waterhen Lake, Saskatchewan.
