18 Facts About Kevin Shattenkirk

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Kevin Michael Shattenkirk was born on January 29,1989 and is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.

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Kevin Shattenkirk previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Kevin Shattenkirk was drafted in the first round, 14th overall, at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Avalanche and made his NHL debut with them in 2010.

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Kevin Shattenkirk was drafted 14th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche.

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Kevin Shattenkirk played youth hockey with the New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club before attending The Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Kevin Shattenkirk was drafted by the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, and committed to Boston University of the NCAA's Hockey East conference, along with fellow 2007 Avalanche draft pick Colby Cohen.

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Kevin Shattenkirk was one of 12 rookies selected to participate in the 2011 NHL All-Star festivities in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Kevin Shattenkirk played in 12 games before the labor dispute was solved, scoring two goals and six points for TPS.

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On February 27,2017, prior to the trade deadline, Kevin Shattenkirk was traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Zach Sanford, Brad Malone, a 2017 first-round draft pick and a conditional second-round draft pick in 2019.

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Kevin Shattenkirk left the Blues having played in 425 games and collecting 258 points, placing fifth all-time amongst defensemen in franchise history.

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11.

On January 19,2018, it was announced Kevin Shattenkirk would have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and that he would be out of the lineup indefinitely.

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Kevin Shattenkirk signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a one-year, $1.

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13.

On October 9,2020, Kevin Shattenkirk left the Lightning as a free agent and was signed to a three-year, $11.

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Kevin Shattenkirk, entrenched in the US National Team Development Program, first represented the United States in the 2006 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, helping collect silver.

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The following year, as captain of the under-18 development program, Kevin Shattenkirk was selected to the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships.

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Kevin Shattenkirk again contributed to the United States winning silver, gaining selection to the All-Star Team and named the Tournament's Best Defenseman.

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17.

Kevin Shattenkirk was named to the United States national team for the 2009 World Junior Championships.

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On January 1,2014, Shattenkirk was named to the United States national team for the 2014 Winter Olympics, along with St Louis teammates David Backes and T J Oshie.

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