Chris Gordon (ice hockey)

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Chris Gordon
Born (1970-02-16) February 16, 1970 (age 54)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Huntington Blizzard (ECHL)
Worcester IceCats (AHL)
Detroit Vipers (IHL)
Flint Generals (CoHL)
El Paso Buzzards (WPHL)
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 1994–1999

Chris Gordon (born February 16, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender.

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Early life

Gordon was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended University of Michigan from 1990 to 1994, where he played NCAA Division I college hockey with the Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team.

Career

Gordon began his professional career in 1994 by joining the Huntington Blizzard of the ECHL. In his first year with the Blizzard his outstanding play was recognized when he was selected as the ECHL Goaltender of the Year and was named to the 1994–95 ECHL First All-Star Team.

Gordon helped backstop the El Paso Buzzards to capture the WPHL President's Cup as Western Professional Hockey League's Playoff Champions for both the 1996–97 and 1997–98 WPHL seasons.

Awards and honors

AwardYear
ECHL Goaltender of the Year 1994–95 [1]
ECHL First All-Star Team 1994–95 [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Premier 'AA' Hockey League | Warrior Hockey Goaltender of the Year Winners". The Echl. Archived from the original on July 20, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-27.
  2. ↑ "2 Admirals Selected To Echl All-star Teams - tribunedigital-dailypress". Articles.dailypress.com. March 11, 1995. Retrieved August 27, 2015.


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