Kim Hirschovits



Kim Hirschovits (born May 9, 1982 in Helsinki, Finland) is a professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the New York Rangers as their sixth-round pick, #194 overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He is 6'1" tall and weighs 183 lbs.

Hirschovits started his playing career with HIFK Helsinki in the 2000–01 season, but his career took off in the 2005–06 season when he scored 40 points. Hirschovits then created controversy by signing with HIFK's local rival Jokerit Helsinki following in the footsteps of coach Doug Shedden. Hirschovits's career includes a brief visit to North America in 2002, when he played six games with the Chicago Steel of the USHL.

International play
Hirschovits made his international debut on Team Finland on the Euro Hockey Tour's Moscow tournament in December 2006.

Trivia

 * Recorded six assists in an SM-liiga game (January 9, 2007), a club record. The league record, seven assists, dates back to 1982 and is held by Matti Forss.
 * Wore #4 at HIFK, #44 at Jokerit.