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Kevin Bieksa

Kevin Bieksa is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman best known for his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Kevin Bieksa is a Canadian former NHL defenceman who played 808 regular-season games, mostly with the Vancouver Canucks, and later became a hockey analyst.

What it is

Kevin Bieksa is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman from Grimsby, Ontario. He played 808 regular-season NHL games for the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, recording 278 points. He was drafted by Vancouver in 2001 and officially retired in 2022.

Key details

Bieksa spent 12 seasons with the Canucks before a 2015 trade to Anaheim. He appeared in 86 playoff games across 10 post-seasons. Known as a physical, aggressive defenceman, he was also an agitator with a strong shot. After retiring, he became a television analyst for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada.

Why it matters

Bieksa is a familiar figure to Canadian hockey audiences, both as a longtime NHL player and as a prominent broadcaster. His one-day contract retirement with Vancouver in 2022 underscored his lasting connection to the Canucks and Canadian hockey fans.

In short

  • Canadian defenceman from Grimsby, Ontario.
  • Played 808 NHL games, mostly for Vancouver Canucks.
  • Known for physical, aggressive style.
  • Now a hockey analyst for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada.
Canadian angle

Bieksa is a Canadian-born NHL player from Ontario and later became a prominent Canadian hockey broadcaster, making him familiar to Canadian sports audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Kevin Bieksa?
Kevin Bieksa is a Canadian former NHL defenceman from Grimsby, Ontario, known for playing mainly with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks.
When did Kevin Bieksa retire?
He officially retired in 2022 after signing a one-day contract with the Vancouver Canucks.
What does Kevin Bieksa do after hockey?
He works as a television hockey analyst, including roles with Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Bieksa
    Supports: Retirement announcement and one-day contract with the Canucks.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/stats/_/id/3269/kevin-bieksa
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, draft information, and NHL player identification.
  3. Sportsnet — https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/kevin-bieksa-signing-one-day-contract-with-canucks-to-officially-retire/
    Supports: Career totals, trade to Anaheim, retirement, and broadcasting role.
  4. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/9682/kevin-bieksa
    Supports: Birthplace, position, handedness, draft details, and player style descriptors.