Braden Birch | |||
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Born | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | September 25, 1989||
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for | HIFK | ||
NHL draft | 179th overall, 2008 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
Playing career | 2013–2014 |
Medal record | ||
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Ice hockey | ||
Representing Canada East | ||
World Junior A Challenge | ||
2008 Camrose |
Braden Birch (born September 25, 1989) is a Canadian retired ice hockey defenceman who last played in the East Coast Hockey League. Birch was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round (179th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Birch made his Liiga debut playing with HIFK during the 2013–14 Liiga season. [1]
Birch is currently the director of hockey operations and salary cap management for the Florida Panthers. He won his first Stanley Cup championship as an executive with the Panthers in 2024.
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