Kevin Bieksa

Kevin Francesco Bieksa (born June 16, 1981 in Grimsby, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). After playing junior hockey in Ontario, Bieksa was awarded a scholarship to Bowling Green University, where he spent four years. While at university, Bieksa was selected by the Canucks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, and joined their minor league partner, the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL), after graduating. After spending time with the Moose, he joined the Canucks. A physical defenceman, Bieksa has increased his scoring totals in each of the full seasons he has played in the NHL.

Kevin Bieksa
Born (1981-06-16) June 16, 1981
Grimsby, ON, CAN
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Vancouver Canucks
National team  Canada
NHL Draft 151st overall, 2001
Vancouver Canucks
Playing career 2004present

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
1997–98 Burlington Cougars OPJHL 2703310
1998–99 Burlington Cougars OPJHL 488293783
1999–00 Burlington Cougars OPJHL 4962733139
2000–01 Bowling Green State University CCHA 35491390
2001–02 Bowling Green State University CCHA 405101568
2002–03 Bowling Green State University CCHA 348172592
2003–04 Bowling Green State University CCHA 387152266
2003–04 Manitoba Moose AHL 40222
2004–05 Manitoba Moose AHL 80122739192 1411235
2005–06 Manitoba Moose AHL 233172071 130101038
2005–06 Vancouver Canucks NHL 3906677
2006–07 Vancouver Canucks NHL 81123042134 900020
2007–08 Manitoba Moose AHL 10112
2007–08 Vancouver Canucks NHL 342101290
2008–09 Vancouver Canucks NHL 7211324397 1005514
2009–10 Vancouver Canucks NHL 553192285 1235814
2010-11 Vancouver Canucks NHL 666162273 1744835
OPJHL totals 127145973238 -----
CCHA totals 147245175316 -----
AHL totals 108154762267 271111273
NHL totals 34734113147556 487142183

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