Guide Note

Canadian professional hockey player Kris Draper currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: May 24, 1971
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Three time Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings
Co-owner of the Flint Generals, a Detroit Red Wings minor league affiliate

Early Career

Draper began his career joining the Canadian National Team in 1988. He was then drafted 62nd overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1989 NHL Draft. After making his NHL debut with the Jets during the 1990-91 season, he split the next few seasons between the Jets and their AHL and OHL affiliates. On June 30, 1993, Draper was traded to the Detroit Red Wings, for one dollar.

Becoming a Hockeytown Hero

Draper joined the Wings in the 1993-94 regular season, playing 39 games. He earned a full roster spot in 1994, and assisted the Wings to back to back Stanley Cup Championships in 1997 and 1998. He was also a big part of the March 26, 1997 Brawl in Hockeytown. Draper was checked from behind into the boards by Claude Lemieux in the 1996 playoffs. The incident required Draper to have re-constructive surgery on his jaw. Fellow Red Wings got revenge on Lemieux during the 1997 brawl, which turned into a giant on-ice fight involving numerous Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche players.

Recent Years

Draper won his third Stanley Cup with the Red Wings in 2002. He also earned the Selke Trophy in 2004 as the best defensive forward in the league. Following the retirement of longtime Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman, Draper was named alternate captain in 2006.

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Kris Draper Vital Stats

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- Height: 5-10
- Weight: 90
- Rookie Year: 1989-1990

Kris Draper Timeline

May 24, 1971: Born
1989: Drafted 62nd overall in the 3rd round of the NHL entry draft by the former Winnipeg Jets
1990: Assigned to the Moncton Hawks of the AHL, a Winnipeg Jets affiliate
1991: NHL debut with the Winnipeg Jets
1993: Traded to the Detroit Red Wings for one dollar
1996: Suffered season ending injuries after being checked from behind by Claude Lemieux
1997: Got revenge on Claude Lemieux in the Brawl in Hockeytown (4:42)
1997: Won the Stanley Cup Championship with the Detroit Red Wings
1998: Repeated as Stanley Cup Champions with the Detroit Red Wings
2002: Won his 3rd Stanley Cup Championship with the Detroit Red Wings
2004: Won the Selke Trophy for the NHL's best defensive forward
2006: Represented Team Canada at the Winter Olympics

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