Krys Barch

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Krys Barch
Krystofer Barch 2 2012-03-09.JPG
With the Panthers in 2012.
Born (1980-03-26) March 26, 1980 (age 45)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 237 lb (108 kg; 16 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shot Left
Played for Dallas Stars
Florida Panthers
New Jersey Devils
NHL draft 106th overall, 1998
Washington Capitals
Playing career 20002014

Krystofer Barch (born March 26, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He is currently the head coach of the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League. [1]

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Playing career

Barch was drafted 106th overall in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. Barch played his junior hockey with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. In his three years with London, Barch had 123 points in 187 games while tallying 206 penalty minutes.

Unsigned by the Capitals, Barch signed as a free agent with the Dallas Stars on July 18, 2006. Barch made his NHL debut in the 2006–07 season on January 15, 2007 against the Los Angeles Kings after being called up due to injuries. He remained with the Stars for the remainder of the season, played in 26 of 37 games and scored 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points. Known as a hard-hitter, Barch had 107 penalty minutes, which included 13 fighting majors.

On January 29, 2009, Barch had eight teeth shattered from a high stick by defenceman Chris Chelios, despite wearing a protective mouthguard, in a game with the Detroit Red Wings.

On December 7, 2011, the Dallas Stars traded Barch and a 6th-round pick in the 2012 draft, to the Florida Panthers in exchange for the minor league forward Jake Hauswirth and a 5th-round pick in 2012. [2]

On December 31, 2011, in a game against the Montreal Canadiens, Barch was given a game misconduct penalty at the end of the first period, following an incident between teammate Erik Gudbranson and P.K. Subban. Hockey Night in Canada on CBC reported that the ejection was due to Barch making what was deemed to be a racial slur against Subban, who is of Jamaican descent. The incident was witnessed by linesman Darren Gibbs who was standing in front of the players' benches. [3] Barch was suspended one game by the NHL for his comment. [4]

Barch signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils on July 5, 2012. On September 28, 2013, Barch was traded with a seventh round pick to Florida for a sixth round pick and Scott Timmins. [5]

Personal life

Krys and his wife Holly have three children: sons Hayden, born April 14, 2007, Kane, and Kolten. [6]

Career statistics

Barch during his time as a Dallas Star Krystofer Barch.jpg
Barch during his time as a Dallas Star
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1995–96 Georgetown Raiders OPJHL 41681410
1996–97 Georgetown RaidersOPJHL5118264458
1997–98 London Knights OHL 6592736621643716
1998–99 London KnightsOHL6618203866259172615
1999–00 London KnightsOHL5623264978
2000–01 Portland Pirates AHL 761015259120000
2001–02 Richmond Renegades ECHL 25641043
2001–02 Portland PiratesAHL29381128
2002–03 Portland PiratesAHL3617849
2004–05 Greenville Grrrowl ECHL55111930154300036
2004–05 Norfolk Admirals AHL910137
2005–06 Greenville GrrrowlECHL141041475
2005–06 Iowa Stars AHL437613129701137
2006–07 Iowa StarsAHL31358110
2006–07 Dallas Stars NHL 26325107
2007–08 Dallas StarsNHL4812310530002
2008–09 Dallas StarsNHL72459133
2009–10 Dallas StarsNHL63066130
2010–11 Dallas StarsNHL4421380
2011–12 Dallas StarsNHL1000023
2011–12 Florida Panthers NHL4123591
2012–13 New Jersey Devils NHL2200044
2013–14 Florida PanthersNHL5504499
NHL totals38112233581230002

References

  1. "IceDogs Name Krys Barch Head Coach". Niagara IceDogs. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
  2. "Stars Trade Winger Barch to Panthers". TSN'. 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2011-12-07.
  3. "Racial Slur Alleged in Habs-Panthers Game". CBC'. 2011-12-31. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
  4. "Panthers' Krys Barch suspended 1 game". espn.go.com. January 5, 2012. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  5. "Devils Elias sits out practice". NJ.com . 2013-09-28. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  6. "2010-11 Stars Media Guide". Dallas Stars . 2010-10-01. Retrieved 2010-10-01.