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Kevin Bieksa Biography

Kevin Bieksa is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on June 16, 1981 in Grimsby, Canada. Known as an aggressive and well-rounded defenseman, he debuted for the Vancouver Canucks in 2004 after being drafted by them in 2001. He became one of Vancouver’s top defenders for over a decade before a 2015 trade sent him to the Anaheim Ducks.

He was drafted by Don Cherry of the Mississauga Ice Dogs in the 1998 OHL draft.

Kevin Francesco Bieksa (born June 16, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). After a three-year career in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) with the Burlington Cougars, Bieksa was awarded a scholarship to Bowling Green State University. He was a one-time All-CCHA honourable mention during his four-year tenure with the Falcons of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in finance, and was a two-time CCHA All-Academic honourable mention in 2003 and 2004.

Bieksa began a three-year Junior A career with the Burlington Cougars of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) in 1997–98. He recorded 37 points over 48 games in his second season with the Cougars and 33 points in his third. Bieksa was drafted into the major junior Ontario Hockey League (OHL) by the Mississauga IceDogs, but opted to play college hockey in the NCAA instead.

He was born to Al Bieksa and Angela Lombardo. He married Katie Bieksa in 2007.

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In 2000–01, Bieksa joined the Bowling Green Falcons of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). After a 13-point regular season in 35 games as a freshman, he helped the Falcons become the lowest-seeded team in League history (ninth) to advance to the CCHA semifinals. He scored his team’s lone goal in a 2–1 defeat to Michigan State University before the Falcons were eliminated.

Kevin Bieksa Net Worth

Kevin Bieksa is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kevin Bieksa's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played minor hockey for the Jr. Kings in the OMHA’s Niagara District BB-E League.

He played hockey at Bowling Green State University on scholarship.

Bieksa was born in Grimsby, Ontario, on June 16, 1981, to Al Bieksa and Angela Lombardo. He has two brothers, Marty and Bryan, and two stepsisters, Terri Lynn and Jennifer. His father works in the Ontario Federation of Labour and coached his three sons during minor hockey. Bieksa began playing minor hockey in Grimsby before joining AAA teams from Stoney Creek, Ontario. After attending Blessed Trinity Secondary School in his hometown, he graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a 3.42 grade point average (GPA).

In the 2001 off-season, Bieksa was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks with the 151st pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He returned to Bowling Green to complete his four-year college career after being drafted, recording 15 points in 2001–02. Bieksa was named an alternate captain to D’Arcy McConvey prior to his third season and subsequently improved to a college career-high eight goals and 25 points in 2002–03. Bieksa was chosen by Falcons fans as the recipient of the W. G. Grinder’s Grinder Award and was a co-recipient of the team’s Jim Ruehl Award as the best defensive player with Jordan Sigalet. He was also given his first of two consecutive honourable mentions as a CCHA All-Academic.

Selected 151st overall by the Canucks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft he joined their minor league affiliate, the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL), upon graduating. He earned AHL All-Rookie Team honours in his first and only full season with the Moose, before joining the Canucks as a regular member in 2005–06. He is known as a physical and aggressive two way defenceman.

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Bieksa grew up in Grimsby playing minor hockey for the local Jr. Peach Kings program of the OMHA’s Niagara District BB-E league before graduating to the Stoney Creek Warriors of the OMHA South Central AAA League. He played part of the 1997–98 season with the Stoney Creek Warriors of the OHA Golden Horseshoe Jr.B and the Jr.A Burlington Cougars before being drafted by Don Cherry and the Mississauga IceDogs in the 17th round of the 1998 OHL Draft. Bieksa made the Ice Dogs out of camp but decided to pursue an NCAA scholarship.

Following his college career, Bieksa signed an amateur tryout contract with the Manitoba Moose, the Canucks’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, on March 24, 2004. During his tryout, he was involved in an off-ice incident with teammate Fedor Fedorov. According to then-Canucks General Manager Brian Burke, several Moose players had gone out together when Bieksa accidentally spilled Fedorov’s beer. While Bieksa apologized and offered to buy him another beer, Fedorov challenged him to a fight outside of the establishment, resulting in Bieksa knocking him down with one punch. In recounting the story, Burke has recalled wanting to sign him the next day upon hearing of the incident. Bieksa went on to appear in four games with the Moose to close out the 2003–04 season, notching two assists. He remained with the Moose in 2004–05 and scored his first professional goal on the powerplay in a 3–2 shootout victory against the Cleveland Barons on November 11, 2004. Bieksa finished his first full professional season with 12 goals and 39 points in 80 games. He was chosen as the AHL Rookie of the Month for March after recording two goals, 11 points and a +11 rating in 13 games and was named to the AHL All-Rookie Team after his first full professional season. His 39 points broke Kirill Koltsov’s team mark of 32 for points by a defenceman, set the previous season. Canucks Assistant General Manager Steve Tambellini lauded Bieksa for his quick adjustment and development from college hockey to the AHL. During the campaign, he was given the nickname “Juice” by Moose goaltender Alex Auld, a moniker that continued into his NHL career with the Canucks. Bieksa described the origin of the nickname as a “funny story that’s been escalated to the point where it’s bigger than it should be” and was based around him “drinking juice.”

Who is Kevin Bieksa Dating?

According to our records, Kevin Bieksa married to Katie Bieksa . As of December 1, 2023, Kevin Bieksa’s is not dating anyone.

Playing in his fourth and final college season in 2003–04, he scored seven goals and 22 points in 38 games, while leading his team in shots on goal. He earned an honourable mention to the All-CCHA Team and received the Falcons’ Howard Brown Award as the coaches’ selection for best player.

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With 16 points through 20 games with the Moose, Bieksa was called up by the Canucks and played his first NHL game on December 19, 2005, against the Los Angeles Kings. He was called for a roughing penalty ten seconds into his first shift and played 10 minutes and 45 seconds total in a 4–3 shootout loss to the Kings. The following month, he notched his first NHL point, an assist to Markus Näslund, in a 3–2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 5, 2006. He remained with the Canucks until near the end of the season, as he was reassigned to the Moose on April 8 to make room for the return of Ed Jovanovski from injury. Bieksa finished the season with six assists in 39 games for the Canucks, averaging 16 minutes of ice-time per game. On August 17, 2006, he was re-signed by the Canucks to a two-year, one-way, $1.05 million contract.

What does Kevin Bieksa do now?

He graduated from the university with a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in finance, and was a two-time CCHA All-Academic honourable mention in 2003 and 2004. Bieksa now co-hosts Hockey Night in Canada.

Is Kevin Bieksa retired?

Kevin Bieksa hasn’t retired from pro hockey yet. Not officially, anyway. The 40-year-old former Vancouver Canucks defenceman isn’t planning a comeback. He’s a star broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada now, after all.

What did Kevin Bieksa say?

Kevin Bieksa says a player ‘ruined all our chemistry’ — who was it? Speaking from experience, Bieksa suggested that making a big trade isn’t always the best idea for a good team. There’s a certain “hurry up and wait” aspect to the NHL’s trade deadline.

How old is Kevin Bieksa?

41 years (June 16, 1981)

Is Kevin Bieksa working for Sportsnet?

The longtime Vancouver Canucks defenceman, who now works as an analyst for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, has been nominated for a prestigious award. Bieksa is one of five nominees for “Best Sports Analyst” according to the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards.

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