Slater Koekkoek
- January 9, 2024
- Ice Hockey Defenceman
Quick Facts
Full Name | Slater Koekkoek |
Occupation | Ice Hockey Defenceman |
Date Of Birth | Feb 18, 1994(1994-02-18) |
Age | 30 |
Birthplace | Winchester |
Country | Canada |
Horoscope | Aquarius |
Slater Koekkoek Biography
Name | Slater Koekkoek |
Birthday | Feb 18 |
Birth Year | 1994 |
Place Of Birth | Winchester |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Slater Koekkoek is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Defenceman who was born on February 18, 1994 in Winchester, Canada. Slater Koekkoek (/’ K u (/’ k u’) : k u’ / KOO -koo; born on February 18th 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Koekkoek was initially chosen to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 10th overall, during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Koekkoek was selected in the 1st round from the Peterborough Petes in the 2010 OHL Priority Selection. Koekkoek was a part of four seasons and played 195 games in the Ontario Hockey League having played 13 games with Peterborough Petes, 131 with the Peterborough Petes and 64 with the Windsor Spitfires. The second season he played playing for Peterborough Petes, Peterborough Petes he only played in 26 games, before getting injured in the shoulder in November. The team traded him mid-season to Windsor on the 10th of January 2013. In his final season when he was with Windsor, he set a record highest with fifteen goals, 53 points and had a +44 rating as well as the score of 51 minutes in penalty time.
On March 7, 2016, Koekkoek recorded his first career NHL assist and first NHL point in a 2–4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. On April 30, 2016, Koekkoek appeared in his first NHL playoff game, which was a 4–1 Lightning win over the New York Islanders. On May 24, 2016, Koekkoek recorded his first career playoff assist and point, which came in a 2–5 Lightning loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On July 3, 2017, Koekkoek signed a one-year, $800,000 contract extension with the Lightning. On October 12, 2017, Koekkoek recorded his first and second career NHL goals. Koekkoek’s second goal was the game-winning goal in a 5–4 Lightning win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.
Koekkoek was picked 10th overall during the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning signed the Lightning to an entry-level contract for three years on March 20th, 2013 and transferred to the Canadian Hockey League the first two years. Koekkoek was able to make his pro debut on the 12th of October 2014, against The Hartford Wolf Pack. In 66 games played with the Crunch, Koekkoek had five goals and scored 24 points to add to his the 40 minutes of penalty time. Koekkoek was the top player among Crunch defensemen with assist (19) as well as scores (24). Koekkoek is also the fifth player in the American Hockey League rookie defensemen in points.
Slater Koekkoek Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Ice Hockey Defenceman |
House | Living in own house. |
Slater Koekkoek is one of the richest Ice Hockey Defenceman from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Slater Koekkoek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Koekkoek played for Koekkoek for the Canadian National team for under-18s in the 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he scored two goals in seven games, and also helped Canada get bronze medals. For the Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournament Koekkoek was the alternate captain and was the top scorer for Canada in scoring defensively with five points over five games.
Koekkoek first played on the international level during in the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in aiding Canada Ontario to win an Olympic gold medal.
Koekkoek made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 31, 2015 in his home province of Ontario losing 3–1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs recording 2 shots and a –1 rating. Koekkoek skated 15:31 in the game. Lightning head coach Jon Cooper stated that “he can be proud of how he played,” and that “he was up in the play, and he did some good things. He defended well, and I was happy with him.” On April 8, 2015, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Koekkoek had been reassigned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Koekkoek skated in three games with the Lightning, recording two penalty minutes and six shots.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Slater Koekkoek height 6 ft 2 in Slater weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Slater Koekkoek Dating?
According to our records, Slater Koekkoek is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Slater Koekkoek’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Slater Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Defenceman. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Slater Koekkoek celebrates birthday on February 18 of every year.
What happened to Koekkoek?
He missed most of the 2020-21 regular season due to a broken collarbone he suffered in late February , and he only mustered one goal in 18 games when he was healthy. Zack Kassian, Slater Koekkoek look to have inside track to play Game 1 for Oilers vs.
How do you pronounce Slater Koekkoek?
(It’s pronounced LIGH-NAY.) It helps that the Finn is scoring every other game in his first season. Then there’s Connor Hellebuyck (KAW-nuhr HEHL-uh-buhk), Slater Koekkoek ( SLAY-tuhr KOO-KOO ) and Brady Skjei (BRAY-dee SHAY), to name a few.
Where is Slater Cuckoo from?
10 in the 2012 NHL Draft, the sleek-skating native of Winchester, Ontario , was coming off left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.
What nationality is Slater Koekkoek?
Canadian
Who is leading the NHL in goals?
Goals
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1| Connor McDavid| 9
2| Johnny Gaudreau| 9
3| Jonathan Huberdeau| 7