Kevin Bieksa
- January 5, 2024
- Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kevin Bieksa |
Occupation | Hockey Player |
Date Of Birth | Jun 16, 1981(1981-06-16) |
Age | 43 |
Birthplace | Grimsby |
Country | Canada |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Kevin Bieksa Biography
Name | Kevin Bieksa |
Birthday | Jun 16 |
Birth Year | 1981 |
Place Of Birth | Grimsby |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Katie Bieksa |
Children(s) | Cole Bieksa, Reese Bieksa |
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.
Kevin Bieksa Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
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).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Kevin Bieksa height 6 ft 1 in Kevin weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
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.
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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.
Facts & Trivia
Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Kevin Bieksa celebrates birthday on June 16 of every year.
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,
- 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.