10 Facts About Dirk Graham

1.

Dirk Milton Graham was born on July 29,1959 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars in the National Hockey League.

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2.

Dirk Graham was honored in 1991 as the Frank J Selke Trophy winner for outstanding defensive play by a forward.

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3.

Dirk Graham was selected 89th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft after spending four years with the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League.

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4.

Dirk Graham spent four years in the minor leagues which included the International Hockey League and the Central Hockey League.

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5.

Dirk Graham spent two more years developing in the American Hockey League and Central Hockey League.

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6.

Dirk Graham recorded consecutive 20 goal seasons in Minnesota and was chosen to represent Team Canada in the 1987 World Ice Hockey Championships.

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7.

On January 2,1988, Dirk Graham was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for Curt Fraser.

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8.

Dirk Graham scored 20 goals or more four times with the Blackhawks.

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9.

Shortly after retiring, Dirk Graham served as assistant coach for Craig Hartsburg with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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10.

Dirk Graham took a year off, then returned as a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks.

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