Chris Ahrens (ice hockey)

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Chris Ahrens
Born (1952-07-31) July 31, 1952 (age 70)
San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for NHL
Minnesota North Stars
WHA
Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 76th overall, 1972
Minnesota North Stars
Playing career 19721978

Christopher Alfred Ahrens (born July 31, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, and four games in the WHA with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Early life

Ahrens was born in San Bernardino, California, and grew up in Freeport, New York. He played junior hockey with the New Hyde Park Arrows and Kitchener Rangers. [1]

Career

Ahrens was drafted in the fifth round, 76th overall in the 1972 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. [2] Ahrens played the majority of his professional career in the minor leagues (AHL, CHL), interspersed with 53 games, over six seasons, with the North Stars, as well as four games with the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association.

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1969–70 Kitchener Rangers OHA 41010
1970–71 Kitchener RangersOHA5471421203
1971–72 Kitchener RangersOHA403222564
1972–73 Cleveland Barons AHL 7621719248
1972–73 Minnesota North Stars NHL 10000
1973–74 New Haven Nighthawks AHL73420241771010145
1973–74 Minnesota North StarsNHL30110
1974–75 New Haven NighthawksAHL231101113216257106
1974–75 Minnesota North StarsNHL4402277
1975–76 New Haven NighthawksAHL702810121300012
1975–76 Minnesota North StarsNHL20002
1976–77 New Haven NighthawksAHL2916782
1976–77 Rhode Island Reds AHL4217882
1976–77 Minnesota North StarsNHL20005
1977–78 Fort Worth Texans CHL 5011011137
1977–78 Edmonton Oilers WHA 400015
1977–78 Minnesota North StarsNHL10000
NHL totals520338410000
WHA totals400015

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References

  1. "Chris Ahrens (b.1952) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. Raider, Adam (December 1, 2014). Frozen in Time: A Minnesota North Stars History. U of Nebraska Press. ISBN   978-0-8032-8639-9.