20 Facts About Kris Versteeg

1.

Kristopher Royce Versteeg was born on May 13,1986 and is a Canadian entrepreneur and former professional ice hockey winger.

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2.

Kris Versteeg made his NHL debut that season as he was called up for a total of 13 games, recording two goals and two assists.

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3.

Kris Versteeg's name was originally misspelled "Kris Vertseeg" when engraved on the Stanley Cup, but was quickly corrected.

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4.

Kris Versteeg recorded his first Gordie Howe hat trick with the Maple Leafs in a game against the Ottawa Senators on October 9,2010; he scored against Pascal Leclaire, assisted on a goal by Phil Kessel and fought Mike Fisher.

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5.

Kris Versteeg joined the team that he helped defeat in the previous season's Stanley Cup Finals and scored seven goals to go with four assists during the remainder of the regular season.

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6.

On Sept 11,2015, Kris Versteeg was again traded by the Blackhawks due to salary cap constraints, along with Joakim Nordstrom, to the Carolina Hurricanes along with a 3rd round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft for a 5th round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and two prospects.

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Kris Versteeg produced 33 points in 63 games before on February 28,2016, he was familiarly traded at the trade deadline to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Valentin Zykov and a conditional 5th round pick in 2016.

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8.

On July 25,2016, as a free agent from the Kings, Kris Versteeg opted to pause his NHL career in agreeing to sign a one-year deal with the SC Bern of the Swiss NLA.

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9.

On September 9,2016, Kris Versteeg returned to continue his career in the NHL in agreeing to join the Edmonton Oilers at their training camp on a professional tryout basis.

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10.

Kris Versteeg enjoyed a productive first season in Calgary, establishing himself as a key contributor on the powerplay.

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11.

Kris Versteeg finished second in team scoring during the Flames' round-one series against the Anaheim Ducks, tallying a goal and three assists as the Flames were swept in four games.

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12.

On September 1,2018, Kris Versteeg signed an overseas contract, joining Russian club, Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.

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13.

Kris Versteeg contributed down the tail end of the regular season with 11 points through 12 games.

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14.

Kris Versteeg continued his scoring pace in the post season for the Lakers with 6 points in 7 games.

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15.

Kris Versteeg teamed up with fellow professional hockey player Devin Setoguchi to launch the VersSet Skills Camp, run each summer in Taber, Alberta.

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16.

Passionate about supporting youth in sport and providing them the tools and opportunities to succeed, Kris Versteeg raised $15,000 for Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society while competing on Battle of the Blades.

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17.

Kris Versteeg dedicated his support of the organization to his best friend Colton Yellowhorn and his upbringing near the largest treaty area in Canada, located in southern Alberta.

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18.

Kris Versteeg is a regular contributor on Sportsnet Hockey Central and Sirius XM NHL Radio.

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19.

Kris Versteeg has gained notoriety for his bold opinions and thoughtful critiques on topics ranging from rule enforcement to players' fashion sense.

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20.

Kris Versteeg has developed a reputation within the NHL for his habit of singing in public, as evidenced by his recitation of a portion of Fergie's "Glamorous" on Mouthpiece Sports, as well as performing an altered version of LMFAO's "Yes" during the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory parade, as well as many impromptu performances for fans and media throughout his career.

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