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He is one of only four American-born players in NHL history to score 500 career goals.
15 Interesting Facts About Keith Tkachuk
An aggressive power forward, he is one of only four American-born players to reach 500 goals and one of six to achieve 1,000 points in an illustrious 18-year NHL career.
Position
Left wing, Center, Right wing
Jersey
#7
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
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He is one of only six American players to achieve 1,000 career points in the National Hockey League.
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He won a silver medal with the United States at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
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He was a member of the United States team that won the World Cup in 1996.
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He served as captain for both the Winnipeg Jets and the Phoenix Coyotes during his career.
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His career-best season saw him score 52 goals and 86 points with the Phoenix Coyotes in 1996-97.
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He played his final NHL game on April 9, 2010, concluding an 18-year professional career.
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He led the NHL in goals during the 1996-97 season, becoming the first American-born player to do so.
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He was named to the NHL Second All-Star team twice during his playing career.
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He was traded to the St. Louis Blues in 2001 in a significant deal involving four players and a draft pick.
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He holds the Arizona Coyotes franchise record for career penalty minutes with 1,508.
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He was briefly suspended by the St. Louis Blues after reporting to training camp overweight and failing his physical in 2005.
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He was given the nickname "Walt" by Eddie Olczyk, possibly in reference to former New York Rangers star Walter Tkaczuk.
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He is one of only four players in NHL history to record 50 goals and 200 penalty minutes in a single season.
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He led the Winnipeg Jets in a final skate around Winnipeg Arena in appreciation of the fans after their last game before relocating.
About Keith Tkachuk
An American former professional ice hockey player, he had an 18-year NHL career as an elite power forward, known for his aggressive, physical style and consistent scoring. He is one of only four American-born players to score 500 goals and the sixth American to reach 1,000 points, earning multiple All-Star selections and Olympic medals.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Olympic Games Silver Medal
2002
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World Cup Gold Medal
1996
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500 NHL Goals
2008
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1,000 NHL Points
2008
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USA Hockey Hall of Fame
2012
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Keith Tkachuk.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Left wing, Center, Right wing
Jersey #: 7
Status: Retired
Age: 54 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
Born: Melrose, Massachusetts
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 538
Assists: 527
Points: 1065
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1990
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Winnipeg Jets Phoenix Coyotes St. Louis Blues Atlanta Thrashers St. Louis Blues
Keith Tkachuk played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 1990.