Fun Trivia : Ryan Kesler

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Ryan Kesler

How many hockey games did Kesler play for team USA during the 2006 Winter Olympics?

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0. He won gold medals for Team USA. His first one at the 2002 U18 World Championships, and a second during the 2004 World Junior Championships. Kesler was left off of the 2006 USA Olympic hockey team.



When did Kesler play his first career NHL game?

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November 24, 2003. He played against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The next day, Kesler got his first career assist and point against the Montreal Canadiens. Less than a week after that, Kesler recorded his first NHL goal on November 29, 2003, against the Calgary Flames.



Which team offered Kesler a contract when he was a restricted free agent in 2006?

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Philadelphia Flyers. On September 12, 2006, Ryan Kesler signed an offer sheet from the Flyers for one-year contract. Because Kesler was a restricted free-agent, the Canucks could either match the offer or receive a second round draft pick from the Flyers as compensation. They decided to match the offer, and have not regretted their decision, as Kesler was the team MVP in 2009.



Who was Kesler drafted by?

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Vancouver. Kesler was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2003. He has spent his first four seasons in the NHL with the Canucks.



How many games did Kesler play in the 2008-09 season?

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82. In 82 games he scored 26 goals, 33 assists, and 59 points. He set a career high in goals, assists, points, and tied a previous career high for games played.



Which NHL award was Kesler nominated for during the 2008-09 season?

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Selke Trophy. Kesler was nominated for the Selke Trophy for the league's best defensive forward for the first time in his career. The other two nominees were Mike Richards and Pavel Datsyuk, who ended up winning the award.



Which team award did Kesler win for the first time at the end of the 2008-09 season?

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Cyclone Taylor Award. Kesler won the Cyclone Taylor award for team MVP. Kesler had a great second half of the season, playing well both offensively and defensively. He won the George Burke Award for the most valuable freshman while attending Ohio State University in 2003. Steve Bernier won the Fred J. Hume Award for the team's unsung hero, while Willie Mitchell took home the Babe Pratt Trophy for the team's best defenseman.



What was Kesler's number on the Canucks during the 2008-09 season?

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17. Number 16 belongs to the great Trevor Linden, whose number the Canucks retired in December 2008. Todd Bertuzzi wore number 44 when Kesler joined the team. 27 was not occupied when Kesler chose his number, but he elected for 17 instead.



How many goals did Kesler score during the 2009 NHL playoffs?

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2. Ryan played in 11 games against Chicago and St. Louis. He scored 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points.



What position did Ryan play during the 2007-08 season?

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Centre. Ryan has played centre through junior and every year with the Vancouver Canucks. In 2008-09 however, he played left wing on a line with Pavol Demitra and Mats Sundin for half the season. He still played centre while on the penalty kill that year.