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 (born March 31, 1962) is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a left wing.
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Steven Fletcher's Hockey Journey
Steven Fletcher was chosen by the Calgary Flames in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. This is like a special lottery where professional teams pick young players. He was the 202nd player picked that year.
Playing in the NHL
Steven played in the NHL, which is the top ice hockey league. He played a few games for two famous teams. These teams were the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.
Time with the Komets
Most of Steven's career was spent with the Fort Wayne Komets. This team was part of the IHL. He played for the Komets for six seasons. Later, he also played a short time for the Atlanta Knights.
Coming Back to Play
After retiring, Steven made a special return to the ice. He played one more game for the Komets in the 2002-03 season. This was six years after he had stopped playing regularly.
Honors and Awards
Steven Fletcher is a very important player for the Fort Wayne Komets. He was added to the Komets Hall of Fame. This is a special place for players who have done great things for the team. On November 17, 2007, the Komets also retired his jersey number, #77. This means no other player on the team will ever wear that number again. It's a huge honor!
