Chris VandeVelde

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris VandeVelde
Occupation	American ice hockey player
Date Of Birth	Mar 15, 1987(1987-03-15)
Age	37
Birthplace	Moorhead
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Pisces

Chris VandeVelde Biography

Chris VandeVelde is one of the most popular and richest American ice hockey player who was born on March 15, 1987 in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States.

VandeVelde played high school ice hockey for Moorhead High School (MHS) in Moorhead, Minnesota. He was a three-year letterman while helping MHS reach three consecutive state tournaments. In his senior season he recorded 77 points and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) and also earned all-state and all-tournament honors. In 2004, VandeVelde began playing for the Lincoln Stars of the United States Hockey League (USHL). He played two seasons in Lincoln playing in 63 games, registering 41 points. He was drafted in the fourth round, 97th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

After playing for the Stars, VandeVelde began playing college hockey at the University of North Dakota (UND). He scored his first career collegiate goal during his freshman year in a 3–3 tie against St. Cloud State University on March 2, 2007. He struggled to score for most of the year, but in his final nine games he scored seven points helping him earn UND’s Most Improved Player honors. In the WCHA Final Five semifinal game against St. Cloud State, VandeVelde registered a career high three point game, including his first career game-winning goal in a 6–2 win. During his sophomore season he led UND in shooting percentage while finishing third in team scoring. The following season, VandeVelde notched first collegiate hat trick in a 6–2 win over University of Alaska Anchorage. The hat trick helped him set a collegiate career high for goals with 18. For his senor season VandeVelde was named an alternate captain. During the season he recorded a career high 41 points to lead UND in scoring. In the 2010 WCHA Final Five tournament he scored two goals and added three assists in three games as UND won the championship earning the Broadmoor Trophy. VandeVelde was named to the All-Tournament Team, and at season’s end he also named WCHA Scholar Athlete, an All-WCHA Academic Team selection, named to Inside College Hockey’s All-America third team, and was named UND’s Glenn “Red” Jarrett Male Athlete of the Year.

Chris VandeVelde Net Worth

Chris VandeVelde is one of the richest American ice hockey player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris VandeVelde 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Chris VandeVelde (born March 15, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently an unrestricted free agent having last played for EC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL). VandeVelde was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round (97th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and played in the National Hockey League for the Oilers and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris VandeVelde height 6 ft 2 in Christian weight 190  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chris VandeVelde Dating?

According to our records, Chris VandeVelde married to Olivia Wagner. As of December 1, 2023, Chris VandeVelde’s is not dating anyone.

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VandeVelde was summoned for a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety as a result of an elbow he delivered to the head of Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews in a game on March 16, 2016. VandeVelde approached Toews with a lowered posture and back from a side angle, and attempted to deliver a legal shoulder check through the body. Prior to impact, Toews slowed his forward progress causing Vandevelde to miss time the hit. As a result, the main point of contact was between Vandeveldes elbow and Toews head. On March 18, 2016, the league announced that VandeVelde had been suspended for two games for the elbow, forfeiting $7,661 US in salary.

Facts & Trivia

Christian Ranked on the list of most popular American ice hockey player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris VandeVelde celebrates birthday on March 15 of every year.