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Grant Tkachuk
Born (1968-09-24)September 24, 1968,
Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada
Height
Weight
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Left Wing
Pro clubs Rochester Americans (AHL)
Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL)
NHL Draft 169th overall, 1987
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 1988–1990

Grant Tkachuk (born September 24, 1968) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the ninth round (169th overall) of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Tkachuk played major junior hockey with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Eastern Conference. On February 9, 1988, Tkachuk christened Saskatchewan Place when during a WHL contest between the Blades and the visiting Brandon Wheat Kings (the arena's first ever event),[2] Tkachuk scored the first ever goal on Saskatchewan Place ice, beating Brandon goalie George Maneluk at 12:35 of the first period.[3] Following the conclusion of the season, Tkachuk was honoured for his outstanding play when he was named to the 1987–88 First All-Star Team.

Tkachuk began his professional career in 1988 with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, registering 25 points and 26 penalty minutes in 64 games during his rookie season. He played the 1989–90 season in the International Hockey League (IHL) with the Phoenix Roadrunners, where he scored 40 points and earned 66 penalty minutes in 72 games played.

Awards and honours[]

Award Year
WHL East First Team All-Star 1987–88 [4]

References[]

  1. Buffalo Sabres Draft History. sabrespace.com.
  2. Wolfe, Cory. "Grand opening for Blades in '88", February 9, 2008. 
  3. Burdeniuk, Trelle (January 28, 2013). Credit Union Centre prepares for 25th anniversary celebration. News Talk 650: CKOM.
  4. (2013) 2013-14 WHL Official Guide and Record Book, 262. Retrieved on July 14, 2014. 

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