Kris Chucko
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Birthday:
1986-03-13 |
Position:
LW |
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Eligible for draft:
2004 |
Shoots:
Right |
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Drafted:
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Height:
6-2 |
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Acquired:
1st round (24th overall), 2004 |
Weight:
198 lbs. |
Prospect Talent Score
Probability of Success
- C
2004-05: After being selected 24th overall by the Flames, Chucko left the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL to attend the University of Minnesota. In 44 games with the Gophers, Chucko would tally 21 points (10G, 11A). After two overtime wins over Cornell and Maine in the West Regional of the NCAA Frozen Four Tournament, the Gophers would face off and lose to the University of North Dakota in their semi-final match up.
2005-06: The Burnaby, B.C., native’s sophomore year was disappointing on two levels. Firstly, Chucko would only play 33 games due to injury and would score just 13 points. Lastly, the No.2 ranked University of Minnesota would be upset in overtime in their opening game of the 2006 NCAA Frozen Four tournament against the No.15 ranked Holy Cross Crusaders.
2006-07: Opting out of collegiate play, Chucko joined up with the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights (AHL), netting 14 goals and as many assists in 80 games. He also tallied 72 penalty minutes in his first year as a pro.
2007-08: This marked the wingers first season with Quad City (AHL) and his second as an AHL forward. In 80 games, he netted a career-high 15 goals and 30 points.
2008-09: Chucko spent the season with the Quad City Flames (AHL), his second with the Calgary affiliate. In 74 games, he managed to net a career-high 28 goals and 51 points, along with 59 penalty minutes. He also got his first look at NHL hockey when he appeared in two games (no points) with the Calgary Flames.
