Casey Hankinson

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Casey Hankinson
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Hankinson with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks in 2005
Born (1976-05-08) May 8, 1976 (age 49)
Edina, Minnesota, USA
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 201st overall, 1995
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 19982005

Casey John Hankinson (born May 8, 1976) is a retired American professional ice hockey player whose career lasted from 1998 to 2005. He is best remembered for his significant contributions to the American Hockey League, particularly with the Norfolk Admirals. In addition to his success in the AHL, Hankinson also appeared in a total of 18 National Hockey League games, suiting up for the Chicago Blackhawks early in his career and later for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Beyond his club play, he also represented the United States on the international stage, competing in the 1996 World Junior Championships.

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Playing career

While playing for the University of Minnesota, Hankinson was selected 201st overall by the Blackhawks in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. He became a key offensive contributor with their AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, earning 14 NHL appearances with the Blackhawks. In 2003, he joined the Anaheim organization, adding four more NHL games while spending most of the season with their AHL affiliate, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. [1] After a brief stint in Switzerland and another year in Cincinnati, Hankinson retired from professional hockey and later transitioned into business, becoming an Executive Vice President at Ryan Companies. [2]

Personal life

Hankinson is married to his wife, Holli, and the couple shares a fulfilling family life as parents to three children. [3]

In 1994, Hankinson was inducted into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame. [4] This special recognition also placed him alongside his family members, as his father, John, and his two brothers had previously been inducted into the same Hall of Fame. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1992–93 Edina High School HS-MN 25202646
1993–94Edina High SchoolHS-MN2421204150
1994–95 University of Minnesota WCHA 3371886
1995–96 University of MinnesotaWCHA39161935101
1996–97 University of MinnesotaWCHA4217244179
1997–98 University of MinnesotaWCHA3510122281
1998–99 Portland Pirates AHL 72101323106
1999–00 Cleveland Lumberjacks IHL 827222914020002
2000–01 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 110119
2000–01 Norfolk Admirals AHL693021517495492
2001–02 Chicago BlackhawksNHL30000
2001–02 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL721930498541230
2002–03 Norfolk AdmiralsAHL7827285559943710
2003–04 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL40000
2003–04 Cincinnati Mighty Ducks AHL78152338123941510
2004–05 HC La Chaux–de–Fonds NLB 42136
2004–05 Cincinnati Mighty DucksAHL544711921224636
AHL totals4231051222275394316143058
NHL totals1801113

International

YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
1996 United States WJC 600025
Junior totals600025

References

  1. "Ducks Sign Mottau, Hankinson and Burnett". Anaheim Mighty Ducks. July 25, 2003. Archived from the original on August 10, 2003. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. "Ducks sign LW Casey Hankinson to AHL contract". OurSports Central. December 3, 2004. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  3. Wykes, Tris (August 20, 2006). "What happened to these Admirals?". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  4. Sherman, John (September 16, 2014). "Sports families gather for Hall of Fame". Bloomington Sun-Current. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  5. Sherman, John (September 29, 2015). "Edina athlete continues family tradition". Bloomington Sun-Current. Retrieved June 28, 2018.