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'''Kris Chucko''' (born March 13, 1986 in [[Burnaby]], [[British Columbia]]) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[ice hockey]] player, currently playing for the [[Abbotsford Heat]] of the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL). He was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, by the [[Calgary Flames]] in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]].
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'''Kris Chucko''' (born March 13, 1986) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] former [[ice hockey]] player who played two [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) games for the [[Calgary Flames]]. He was a first round selection, 24th overall, of the Flames in the [[2004 NHL Entry Draft]] and played his entire professional career in the team's organization. Chucko retired in 2011 as a result of [[concussion]]s.
   
 
==Playing career==
  
==Playing career==
 
Chucko was drafted after scoring 87 points in 53 games for the [[Salmon Arm Silverbacks]] of the [[British Columbia Hockey League]]. He then moved on to the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey|University of Minnesota]], where he spent two years (2004–2006).
  
Chucko was drafted after scoring 87 points in 53 games for the [[Salmon Arm Silverbacks]] of the [[British Columbia Hockey League]]. He then moved on to the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers men's hockey|University of Minnesota]], where he spent two years (2004–2006).
   
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He signed with the Flames on May 22, 2006. He was later assigned to the Flames AHL farm club, the [[Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights]], where he made his professional debut. Chucko was recalled by the Flames on March 5, 2009 and made his NHL debut that night against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. He appeared in two games total before being returned to Omaha.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sportak |first=Randy |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2009/03/08/8672701-sun.html |title=No luck in Atlanta for Flames |work=Calgary Sun |date=2009-03-08 |accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref> He remained in the Flames system in [[2009–10 AHL season|2009–10]], joining the team's new AHL affiliate, the [[Abbotsford Heat]]. His season was ended just after Christmas when he suffered a severe concussion during a game.<ref name="SunBustOut">{{cite web |last=MacFarlane |first=Steve |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2010/09/22/15437106.html |title=Chucko aims to bust out |work=Calgary Sun |date=2010-09-22 |accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref> The Flames re-signed Chucko to a one-year contract for the 2010–11 season.<ref name="SunBustOut" />
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He signed with the Flames on May 22, 2006. He was later assigned to the Flames AHL farm club, the [[Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights]], where he made his professional debut.
  
   
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Chucko suffered another serious concussion in October 2010, exacerbating a neck injury and limiting him to just two games for the Heat in [[2010–11 AHL season|2010–11]]. Following the season, he made the decision to retire as a player.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mahiban |first=Dhiren |url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/breakingnews/concussions-take-their-toll-former-flames-first-round-pick-kris-chucko-retires-132260223.html |title=Concussions take their toll: Former Flames first-round pick Kris Chucko retires |work=Winnipeg Free Press |date=2011-10-20 |accessdate=2011-10-20}}</ref>
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Chucko was recalled by the Flames on March 5, 2009 and made his NHL debut that night against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].
  
   
 
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Latest revision as of 10:31, 23 October 2011

Kris Chucko
Kris Chucko
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
Height
Weight 		6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Teams Calgary Flames
Born (1986-03-13)March 13, 1986,
Burnaby, BC, CAN
NHL Draft 24th overall, 2004
Calgary Flames
Pro Career 2006 – 2011


Kris Chucko (born March 13, 1986) is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played two National Hockey League (NHL) games for the Calgary Flames. He was a first round selection, 24th overall, of the Flames in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft and played his entire professional career in the team's organization. Chucko retired in 2011 as a result of concussions.

Playing career

Chucko was drafted after scoring 87 points in 53 games for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League. He then moved on to the University of Minnesota, where he spent two years (2004–2006).

He signed with the Flames on May 22, 2006. He was later assigned to the Flames AHL farm club, the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, where he made his professional debut. Chucko was recalled by the Flames on March 5, 2009 and made his NHL debut that night against the Philadelphia Flyers. He appeared in two games total before being returned to Omaha.[1] He remained in the Flames system in 2009–10, joining the team's new AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat. His season was ended just after Christmas when he suffered a severe concussion during a game.[2] The Flames re-signed Chucko to a one-year contract for the 2010–11 season.[2]

Chucko suffered another serious concussion in October 2010, exacerbating a neck injury and limiting him to just two games for the Heat in 2010–11. Following the season, he made the decision to retire as a player.[3]

Career statistics

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002–03 Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL 49 14 19 33 80 — — — — —
2003–04 Salmon Arm Silverbacks BCHL 53 32 55 87 161 14 10 10 20 36
2004–05 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA 43 10 11 21 59 — — — — —
2005–06 Minnesota Golden Gophers WCHA 33 4 9 13 40 — — — — —
2006–07 Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights AHL 80 14 14 28 72 6 0 0 0 2
2007–08 Quad City Flames AHL 80 15 15 30 38 — — — — —
2008–09 Quad City Flames AHL 74 28 23 51 59 — — — — —
2008–09 Calgary Flames NHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2009–10 Abbotsford Heat AHL 41 9 9 18 56 — — — — —
2010–11 Abbotsford Heat AHL 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
NHL totals 2 0 0 0 2 — — — — —

References

  1. ↑ Sportak, Randy (2009-03-08). No luck in Atlanta for Flames. Calgary Sun. Retrieved on 2010-09-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 MacFarlane, Steve (2010-09-22). Chucko aims to bust out. Calgary Sun. Retrieved on 2010-09-27.
  3. ↑ Mahiban, Dhiren. "Concussions take their toll: Former Flames first-round pick Kris Chucko retires", Winnipeg Free Press, 2011-10-20. Retrieved on 2011-10-20. 

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Preceded by
Dion Phaneuf 		Calgary Flames' first round draft pick
2004 		Succeeded by
Matt Pelech
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