- Kris Russell
Infobox Ice Hockey Player
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 10
weight_lb = 177
nickname =
nationality = CAN
birth_date = birth date and age|1987|5|2
birth_place = Caroline, AB, CAN
draft = 67th overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team =Columbus Blue Jackets
career_start = 2007
team =Columbus Blue Jackets
league = NHL
image_size = 200pxKris Russell (born
May 2 ,1987 in Caroline,Alberta ) is aCanadian professionalice hockey defenceman who currently plays for theColumbus Blue Jackets of theNational Hockey League . He has a twin brother namedRyan Russell , who is a prospect in theMontreal Canadiens system.Russell was drafted in the 3rd round, 67th overall by the
Columbus Blue Jackets in the2005 NHL Entry Draft .Awards
*2005 - WHL
Brad Hornung Trophy
*2005 - WHL East Second All-Star Team
*2006 - CHL Sportsman of the Year
*2006 - WHLBill Hunter Memorial Trophy
*2006 - WHL Brad Hornung Trophy
*2006 - WHL East First All-Star Team
*2007 - CHL Defenceman of the Year
*2007 - WHL Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
*2007 - WHLFour Broncos Memorial Trophy
*2007 - WHL East First All-Star TeamCareer statistics
International play
Overall, Russell has represented
Canada at the following tournaments:
*2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
*2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships International Statistics
External links
* [http://www.tigershockey.com/players/profile.php?id=kris_russell Official Medicine Hat Tigers profile]
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