Keith Tkachuk

Ice hockey player; 2-time NHL All-Star

Keith Tkachuk - Ice hockey player; 2-time NHL All-Star
Born

March 28th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted 19th overall in the 1st round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft, played for the Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, and Atlanta Thrashers. Represented the United States in international competitions, including the Olympics. Achieved a career high of 50 goals in the 1996-97 NHL season with the Coyotes.

Played in three NHL All-Star Games

Collected over 1,000 career points

Served as captain for the St. Louis Blues

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