Winston Day Chief facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Winston Day Chief |
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| Born | November 23, 1987 Stand Off, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| team Former teams |
Free Agent Rapid City Rush MAC Budapest Cincinnati Cyclones Wheeling Nailers |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
Winston Day Chief was born on November 23, 1987. He is a Canadian who used to play professional ice hockey. He played as a forward and is known for his strong play. He last played for the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL, which is a professional hockey league.
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Winston Day Chief's Hockey Journey
Early Life and College Hockey
Winston Day Chief is a member of the Blackfoot Kainai Nation. He grew up on the Blood Indian Reserve No. 148 in Alberta, Canada.
He first went to the University of Alaska Anchorage. Later, he studied at the University of Lethbridge. There, he played three seasons of university hockey for the Lethbridge Pronghorns team. He scored 23 goals and made 36 assists, totaling 58 points, in 68 games. He also had 88 penalty minutes, showing he played a tough game. In his last year, he was chosen for the Canada West All-Stars team. This team played against the Canada men's national junior ice hockey team.
Starting Professional Hockey
On March 27, 2012, Winston Day Chief signed with the Rapid City Rush. At that time, they were part of the Central Hockey League (CHL). He joined them for their playoff games in 2012.
The Rush signed him again for the 2012–13 season. However, in his third game, he broke his shoulder. He slid hard into the boards, which are the walls around the hockey rink. He missed two months of playing while he recovered.
After coming back, Day Chief finished the season strong. The Rapid City Rush head coach, Joe Ferras, was very impressed. He said Day Chief played "fearless" and "hard." He also mentioned that Winston was "strong on the pucks" and had "great hands for a big man." On August 29, 2013, the Rapid City Rush announced that Day Chief would play for them again in the 2013–14 season.
Playing in Europe and Return to ECHL
After playing five seasons with the Rapid City Rush, Winston Day Chief decided to play hockey in Europe. On August 8, 2016, he signed a one-year contract with MAC Budapest. This team played in the MOL Liga, a hockey league in Europe.
After playing the 2016-17 season in Budapest, Day Chief chose to come back to the ECHL. On September 6, 2017, he signed a contract with the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Later, on October 10, 2018, Winston Day Chief signed a contract with the Wheeling Nailers. This was his most recent team.
