Kevin Lynch (ice hockey)
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Kevin Lynch with the Michigan Wolverines
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| Born | April 23, 1991 Grosse Pointe, MI, USA |
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| ECHL team Former teams |
Florida Everblades Syracuse Crunch |
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| NHL Draft | 56th overall, 2009 Columbus Blue Jackets |
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| Playing career | 2013–present | ||
Kevin Lynch (born April 23, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. Lynch was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Lynch attended the University of Michigan where he played four seasons (2009 – 2013) of NCAA hockey with the Michigan Wolverines. He was a member of the 2008–09 CCHA champion Wolverines.[1]
On September 10, 2013, the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League signed Lynch to a one-year contract.[2] After attending the Griffins training camp, he was reassigned to ECHL affiliate, the Toledo Walleye to begin the 2013-14 season. Lynch spent the duration of the season in the ECHL, and after 53 games with the Walleye was reassigned to the Evansville IceMen.
On September 11, 2014, Lynch decided to continue in the ECHL, signing a one-year deal with the Florida Everblades.[3] On December 15, 2014, Lynch was signed to an AHL contract for the remainder of the season with the Everblades affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.[4]
International career
As a junior, Lynch played the USA Hockey National Team Development Program from 2007 – 2009.[5] He won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships,[6] and was recognized for his outstanding performance during the tournament when he was named a Top 3 Player for his team.
Awards and honors
| Awards | Year | |
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| IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal with Team USA | 2009 | [7] |
| 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships Top 3 Player on Team | 2009 |
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External links
- Kevin Lynch's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Kevin Lynch's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
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