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

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image_size = 200px

Kris Russell (born May 2, 1987 in Caroline, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. He has a twin brother named Ryan Russell, who is a prospect in the Montreal Canadiens system.

Russell was drafted in the 3rd round, 67th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Awards

*2005 - WHL Brad Hornung Trophy
*2005 - WHL East Second All-Star Team
*2006 - CHL Sportsman of the Year
*2006 - WHL Bill 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 - WHL Four Broncos Memorial Trophy
*2007 - WHL East First All-Star Team

Career 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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