Steven Fletcher (ice hockey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Steven Fletcher |
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| Born | March 31, 1962 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg; 15 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Montreal Canadiens Winnipeg Jets |
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| NHL Draft | 202nd overall, 1980 Calgary Flames |
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| Playing career | 1982–1996 2002 |
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Steven Craig Fletcher was born on March 31, 1962. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Steven played as a left wing during his career.
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Steven Fletcher's Hockey Journey
Steven Fletcher began his professional hockey career after being chosen by the Calgary Flames in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. Being drafted means a team picks a player to join their organization.
He played a few games in the top league, the NHL, for two well-known teams: the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.
Playing for the Fort Wayne Komets
Most of Steven's career was spent with the Fort Wayne Komets. He played for this team in the International Hockey League (IHL) for six seasons. He was a very important player for them.
After playing for the Atlanta Knights, Steven retired from hockey. However, he made a special comeback for one game with the Komets during the 2002–03 season. This was six years after he first retired!
Honors and Achievements
Steven Fletcher is a true legend for the Fort Wayne Komets. He was honored by being added to the Komets Hall of Fame. This is a special place for players who have made a big impact on the team.
On November 17, 2007, the Komets retired his jersey number, #77. When a team retires a jersey number, it means no other player on that team will ever wear that number again. It is a very high honor for a player.
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