Kevin Krook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kevin Krook |
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| Born | April 5, 1958 Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Colorado Rockies | ||
| NHL Draft | 142nd overall, 1978 Colorado Rockies |
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| Playing career | 1978–1979 | ||
Kevin Bradley Krook was born on April 5, 1958. He is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a defenceman, which is a player who helps protect their team's goal. Kevin Krook played a few games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Rockies during the 1978–79 season.
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Kevin Krook's Hockey Journey
Kevin Krook started his hockey career playing in junior leagues. These leagues help young players develop their skills before they might play professionally.
Playing in Junior Leagues
He played for several teams in different junior leagues. In the 1974–75 season, he played for the Bellingham Blazers in the BCJHL. He then joined the New Westminster Bruins in the WCHL for the 1975–76 season.
During the 1976–77 season, Kevin played for two WCHL teams: the Calgary Centennials and the Regina Pats. He continued with the Regina Pats in the 1977–78 season. In these junior years, he showed his skills as a defenceman.
Reaching the NHL
In 1978, Kevin Krook was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the NHL. He was the 142nd player chosen that year. He played three games for the Colorado Rockies during the 1978–79 NHL season.
After his time in the NHL, he also played for the Muskegon Mohawks in the IHL during the 1978–79 season. His professional career ended in 1979.
Where to Learn More
- You can find more statistics about Kevin Krook's career on websites like HockeyDB.
