Robert Dirk

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Dirk
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1966(1966-08-20)
Age	58
Country	Canada
Birth City	Regina
Horoscope	Leo

Robert Dirk Biography

Robert Dirk is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on August 20, 1966 in Regina, Canada. Robert Michael Dirk, a former professional ice hockey player from Canada was born August 20, 1966. Dirk was a member of the National Hockey League from 1987 to 1996.

After the 1995-96 season Dirk was released by the Habs. He then spent one year in the IHL, before retiring to become a coach. His career ended with 13 goals, 29 assists and 42 points. He also had 786 penalty minutes.

Following his release from the Wildcatters in 2005, Dirk remained in Beaumont, Texas to take a job as the director of the Montagne Center, the home venue of the athletic squads for Lamar University. He then traveled to and from Houston, Texas to coach his son’s bantam AA team. He was the coach for the Penticton Lakers Junior B team in the KIJHL, but has now moved on to coach various teams at the Okanagan Hockey Academy for players 14-18.

Dirk was traded to Anaheim for the 1994-1995 season after only six games. He was traded to Montreal Canadiens after a season and half with the Ducks in 1996. He would break his shoulder while making his debut with Montreal. He was unable to make a name for himself and played in just three games.

Robert Dirk Net Worth

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

Dirk was born in Regina (Saskatchewan). The St. Louis Blues selected Dirk 54th in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. In 1986, he would turn professional and spent the next five years bouncing around between the NHL club as well as the Blues IHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. In 1990-91, he would be a full-time Blues player. He played in 41 games before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks as part of a 6-player trade.

Dirk would be a great fit for a young Vancouver team. Although his skating skills were not great, Dirk was a strong, tough defensive defender who was well-respected for his determination and heart. In 1991-92, he played in 72 games and scored 2 goals and 9 point in addition to 126 penalty minutes. He set career records with 12 points and 150 penalty minute in 69 games between 1992-93. In 1993-94, he spent his third season with the Canucks. However, the Canucks acquired Jeff Brown and Bret Hisdican in a deal that was made with St. Louis. Vancouver had too many defence bodies and he was sent to Chicago Blackhawks to be drafted at the trade deadline.

On his retirement as a player in 1997, Dirk accepted a head coaching job in the UHL with the Winston-Salem Icehawks. He would spend three seasons in the UHL, one in Winston-Salem before joining the Saginaw Gears for two more years. He spent the 2000–2002 seasons with the WCHL Tacoma Sabercats, before being hired as the first head coach of the Texas Wildcatters of the ECHL.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Robert Dirk height 6 ft 4 in Robert weight 94 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Robert Dirk Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Robert Dirk celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Robert Dirk

1. Robert Dirk played in the NHL from 1983-1994.
2. He was a defenseman for the Hartford Whalers and Winnipeg Jets.
3. Dirk scored 30 goals and had 118 assists in his career.
4. He was known for his physical play and tough defense.
5. Dirk won a bronze medal with Team Canada at the 1986 World Championships.
6. He played college hockey at the University of North Dakota.
7. Dirk was drafted by the Whalers in the second round of the 1980 NHL Entry Draft.
8. His best season statistically was in 1989-90, when he had 10 goals and 31 assists.
9. After retiring from playing, Dirk became a coach at various levels of hockey.
10. He currently works as an assistant coach for the Fargo Force of the USHL.