Ken Hodge Jr.

Ken Hodge Jr.
Born	(1966-04-13) April 13, 1966 (age 59) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Center
Shot	Left
Played for	Minnesota North Stars Boston Bruins Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL draft	46th overall, 1984 Minnesota North Stars
Playing career	1988–1998

Kenneth David Hodge Jr. (born April 13, 1966) is a Canadian born-American former professional ice hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Born in Canada and raised in the United States, he is the son of former Bruins star Ken Hodge.

Playing career

Hodge began playing for his high-school team as a 16-year-old forward for the St. John's Prep and playing two years, appearing in 44 games and recording 47-71-118 numbers. After graduating he entered the NHL draft.

Hodge was selected by Minnesota in the third round (46th overall) of the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He then played three seasons with Boston College, being named Hockey East Rookie of the Year during his freshman year in 1984-85. He scored 20 goals and 64 points in 44 games, after only appearing in 21 games in his sophomore year. He then had 62 points in 37 games during the 1986-87 season, helping Boston College claim the Hockey East regular season and tournament titles.

He began his professional career in 1987–88 with the Kalamazoo Wings in the International Hockey League. He played three seasons with Kalamazoo, having a 71 point season in 1988-89 and a 86 point season the following year in 1989-90. His NHL debut with five games with the North Stars in 1988–89. He was traded to the Boston Bruins on August 21, 1990 in exchange for the draft pick later used to select Dallas Stars defensive forward and multiple Selke Trophy winner Jere Lehtinen.

Hodge's best season was with the Bruins in 1990–91, when he scored 30 goals and added 29 assists, and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. On September 4, 1992, the Bruins traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning with Matt Hervey for Darin Kimble and future considerations. Hodge's last NHL season was 1992–93 with Tampa Bay, when he had two goals and seven assists in 25 games. He played several more seasons in the minors, then two seasons in Europe, putting up decent numbers but ultimately retired after the 1997–98 season.

Since retirement hodge has served as a coach and senior advisor for the Boston hockey academy. He is also a member of the Bruins alumni organization playing in games to help raise money for charitable causes. ^{[1] [2]}

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1982–83	St. John's Prep [3]	HS-MA		22	22	33	55	—		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	St. John's Prep	HS-MA		22	25	38	63	—		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	Boston College	HE		41	20	44	64	28		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Boston College	HE		21	11	17	28	16		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Boston College	HE		37	29	33	62	30		—	—	—	—	—
1987–88	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL		70	15	35	50	24		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL		72	26	45	71	34		6	1	5	6	16
1988–89	Minnesota North Stars	NHL		5	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Kalamazoo Wings	IHL		68	33	53	86	19		10	5	13	18	2
1990–91	Maine Mariners	AHL		8	7	10	17	2		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Boston Bruins	NHL		70	30	29	59	20		15	4	6	10	6
1991–92	Maine Mariners	AHL		19	6	11	17	4		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Boston Bruins	NHL		42	6	11	17	10		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Atlanta Knights	IHL		16	10	17	27	0		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		25	2	7	9	2		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	San Diego Gulls	IHL		30	11	24	35	16		14	4	6	10	6
1993–94	Binghamton Rangers	AHL		79	22	56	78	51		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Kansas City Blades	IHL		62	15	25	40	18		17	4	6	10	4
1995–96	Minnesota Moose	IHL		75	14	40	54	28		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	EC Ratingen	DEL		6	1	3	4	0		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Cardiff Devils	BISL		34	16	29	45	6		7	1	4	5	2
1997–98	Cardiff Devils	BISL		32	10	19	29	18		9	4	10	14	0
IHL totals				393	124	239	363	139		47	14	30	44	28
NHL totals				142	39	48	87	32		15	4	6	10	6
AHL totals				106	35	77	112	57		—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-Hockey East Rookie Team	1984–85	[3]
Hockey East Rookie of the Year	1984-85
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	1986	[4]
NHL All-Rookie Team	1990-91
Seventh Player Award	1990-91

References

1. "Coaching Staff - Boston Hockey Academy". December 12, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
2. "Ken Hodge, Jr". BOSTON BRUINS ALUMNI. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
3. "1984 NHL Entry Draft". Hockey Draft Central. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
4. "2013-14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved May 19, 2014.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database
• Hockey Draft Central

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Award Created	Hockey East Rookie of the Year 1984–85	Succeeded by Al Loring Scott Young