Brock Radunske

Last updated
Brock Radunske
Brock Radunske.jpeg
Born (1983-04-05) April 5, 1983 (age 40)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Centre/Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Edmonton Road Runners
Grand Rapids Griffins
HC Davos
Augsburger Panther
Anyang Halla
National teamFlag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
NHL Draft 79th overall, 2002
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2000–2018

Brock Radunske (born April 5, 1983) is a Canadian-born South Korean former professional ice hockey forward. [1] He was selected in the third round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, 79th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.

Contents

Enrolled as a communications major, in Michigan State University, he spent three seasons playing for the Michigan State Spartans. While at Michigan State he participated in the Cold War, an outdoor game between Michigan State and the University of Michigan.

Radunske became the first North American born player ever to sign with Anyang Halla and tallest forward in club's history. While playing for Anyang Halla, he earned the nickname "Canadian Big Beauty" (Korean: 빙판의 꽃미남) from Korean fans because of his handsome looks. [2] [3] He became eligible to play for the South Korean national team when granted citizenship in 2013, the first player without Korean ancestry to play on the team.

Professional career

He made his professional debut with Edmonton (AHL) on 18 October 2004 vs. San Antonio. He scored his first professional goal on 23 October 2004 at Manitoba.

In 2005–06, he was part of the Greenville team that advanced to an American Conference division semifinal playoff berth with a 45–24–3 regular season record (93 points).

He scored his first goal of the season with Grand Rapids (AHL) on 14 November 2006 vs. Milwaukee. He followed up three games later with the game's first goal on 1 December 2006 vs. Rochester. He scored his first goal in a Thunder uniform on 4 March 2007, part of a two-goal output. He scored a career-high and tied a Thunder all-time single-game record with four points (1g-3a) on 9 March 2007 vs. Victoria, in a 5–4 shootout win. He broke a Thunder single-game record with a new career-high five points (2g-3a) on 22 March 2007, in a 6–3 win at Utah. He spent the 2007–08' season with Augsburger Panther (DEL), appeared in 37 games and scoring seven goals and 19 assists, for a total of 26 points.

Career in Asia

In May 2008, Radunske signed a one-year deal with Anyang Halla.

In his first season with Halla, he earned his first point on Brad Fast's goal on 20 September 2008 vs High1 at Ko-yang Rink. He scored his first goal for Halla on 21 September 2008 vs High1 with 51 seconds in the game. Radunske scored his first goal in home building on 29 September 2008 vs Oji Eagles. Radunske scored his first hat trick as a Halla on 18 January 2009 vs Seibu Prince Rabbits.

After leading the league with goals & points, Radunske was awarded four trophies including regular season MVP, the Best-forward, best scorer & best point. In February 2009 Radunske re-signed with Anyang Halla for a three-year deal. Radunske's three-year deal is the longest contract extension in the club's history including all imports among Korean pro-sports league.

Radunske captured his first ever championship title, beating Nippon Paper Cranes series of 3–2 in the 2009–10 Asia League final. Radunske was named playoffs MVP.

As of the 2013–14 season, he's team all-time leader with most Goals scored and Points accumulated. [4] Radunske officially retired after 2017–2018 season.

International career

In March 2013 Radunske became a Korean citizen and was eligible to play for the South Korean national team. He was named to the team for the 2013 World Championships Division IA tournament. Radunske became the first member of the South Korean national team to not have Korean ancestry. [5] His debut in the Korean national team was a success as he won the Team MVP for the tournament. [3] He also played for Team Korea for 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1999–2000 Aurora Tigers OPJHL 426142023448122
2000–01 Newmarket Hurricanes OPJHL4930396965—————
2001–02 Michigan State University CCHA 41491328—————
2002–03 Michigan State UniversityCCHA3611182930—————
2003–04 Michigan State UniversityCCHA4212102260—————
2004–05 Edmonton Roadrunners AHL 81122—————
2004–05 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL 3912172952—————
2005–06 Greenville GrrrowlECHL6338165458612314
2006–07 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL2020212—————
2006–07 Stockton Thunder ECHL161419331230002
2007–08 Augsburger Panther DEL 377192659—————
2008–09 Anyang Halla ALH 3529285736756118
2009–10 Anyang HallaALH28192948249671312
2010–11 Anyang HallaALH362013332841124
2011–12 Anyang HallaALH362230522652464
2012–13 Anyang HallaALH4123537646313416
2013–14 Anyang HallaALH4029366573—————
2014–15 Anyang HallaALH461656727561560
2015–16 Anyang HallaALH4225255034821318
2016–17 Anyang HallaALH257142114—————
2017–18 Anyang HallaALH2356111473142
ALH totals3521952904853704921284964

International

YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2013 South Korea WC D1A 53252
2014 South KoreaWC D1A533610
2015 South KoreaWC D1B50770
2016 South KoreaWC D1A50004
2018 South Korea OG 41124
2018 South Korea WC 711212
Senior totals318142232

Career highlights and awards

2017–18 ALH season:

2016–17 ALH season:

2015–16 ALH season:

2014–15 ALH season:

2012–13 ALH season:

2010–11 ALH season:

2009–10 ALH season:

2008–09 ALH season:

Records

Anyang Halla [6]

Personal life

Radunske was born in Kitchener, Ontario, but grew up in the town of New Hamburg. Nicknamed "Brocko" since he was a youngster. He is married to his wife, Kelly, with whom he has a daughter and a son. [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Asia League Ice Hockey</span> Multinational ice hockey league

Asia League Ice Hockey or ALIH (AL) is an association which operates a professional ice hockey league based in East Asia, with teams from Japan, South Korea, and formerly China and Russia. The league is headquartered in Japan. At the end of the playoffs every year the winner is awarded the Championship Trophy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HL Anyang</span> South Korean professional ice hockey team

HL Anyang is a professional ice hockey team based in Anyang in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. It is one of the founding and current members of the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH). Formed in 1994, it is the oldest professional ice hockey team in South Korea. The Halla Group contributes three billion won annually to run the club.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ric Jackman</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1978)

Richard Jackman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Jackman was born in Toronto, Ontario.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">High1</span> Ice hockey team in Seoul, South Korea

High1 was an ice hockey team based in Seoul, South Korea. Formed in 2004, the team was initially made up of players from the defunct Korean Ice Hockey League who didn't immediately move to Anyang Halla from the Hyundai and Dongwon teams as well as other disbanded teams and players who had returned from military service. Prior to the 2007–08 season, the team was known as Kangwon Land, named after their owner, Kangwon Land Corporation. Between 2005 and 2019, High1 competed in the Asia League Ice Hockey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Fast</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Bradley M. Fast is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He spent his amateur career in the British Columbia Hockey League, and was selected in the third round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, 84th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes. He played in 1 NHL game for the Hurricanes, scoring a goal, before embarking on a European career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shim Eui-sik</span> South Korean ice hockey player

Shim Eui-sik is a former professional ice hockey forward. He was the first player to reach 100 goals and 100 points in Korean ice hockey history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Song Dong-hwan</span> Ice hockey player

Song Dong-hwan is a retired professional ice hockey player. Nicknamed "Asian Rocket", he won the scoring title with 31 goals in the 2005-2006 regular season for Asia League Ice Hockey. Song was the first Korean player to do so. Song spent his entire professional career in Asia League Ice Hockey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jon Awe</span> American ice hockey player

Jon Awe is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the American Hockey League (AHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrik Martinec</span> Czech ice hockey player and coach

Patrik Martinec is a former professional ice hockey forward who played his last five seasons for Anyang Halla of the Asia League Ice Hockey, from South Korea. While playing for Halla, he earned the nickname "Grandfather" because of the age difference between him and most of the players on the team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Park Woo-sang</span> South Korean ice hockey player

Park Woo-sang is a retired South Korean professional ice hockey center. He played for the South Korean national team at the 2007 Asian Winter Games, and scored 4 goals. He played three seasons for Anyang Halla of ALH. On November 1, 2011, Park signed a 1-year deal with the Coventry Blaze of the EIHL, becoming the first Korean native to play in the British league.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dustin Wood</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Dustin Wood is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

Yang Hee-jong is a South Korean former professional basketball player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Park Sung-je</span> South Korean ice hockey player

Park Sung-je or Park Seong-je is a Korean retired ice hockey goaltender. As a member of the South Korean national team, he participated in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PeyongChang and in nine Ice Hockey World Championships.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eric Regan</span> Ice hockey player

Eric Regan is a Canadian-South Korean professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for Anyang Halla in the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALH).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Swift (ice hockey)</span> Canadian-born South Korean ice hockey player

Michael Swift is a Canadian-born South Korean former professional ice hockey player. He was a member of Korea's 2018 Winter Olympics team.

The Korea National Ice Hockey Championship is an annual ice hockey tournament played in South Korea. Any team from South Korea could participate, as long as it is a member of the Korea Ice Hockey Association. The inaugural edition was held in 1946.

Hiroki Ueno is a Japanese professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the East Hokkaido Cranes of the Asia League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daemyung Sangmu</span> South Korean ice hockey team

The Daemyung Sangmu was a professional ice hockey team based in Seoul, South Korea. The club played in the Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH). Sangmu is the sports division of the Military of South Korea.

Lee Jung-hyun is a South Korean professional basketball player for Jeonju KCC Egis in the Korean Basketball League and the South Korean national team.

The 2022–23 Asia League Ice Hockey season was the 20th season of operation of the Asia League Ice Hockey. The league returned after the past two seasons were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. ↑ Westhead, Rick (7 April 2013). "South Korea awards citizenship to Canadian hockey player" – via Toronto Star.
  2. ↑ "'Canadian Big Beauty' a star in Asian hockey". 9 November 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Brock Radunske". Elite Prospects.
  4. 1 2 "Eliteprospects.com - All-Time Stats and Leaders from Asia League". www.eliteprospects.com.
  5. ↑ Merk, Martin (2013-04-17). "New star rises for Korea". IIHF.com. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  6. ↑ "All-Time Statistics – Asia League Anyang Halla 03/04 – 18/19". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  7. ↑ Brown, Josh (3 October 2015). "New Hamburg native helps fuel South Korea's Olympic hockey hopes".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.