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Position Goaltender
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Nickname(s) Ticker
Height
Weight		 6 ft 0 in (1. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. This article is about the goaltender in Ice hockey. For the similar position in other sports see Goalkeeper. There are three styles of Gloves worn by Ice hockey players Skaters wear similar gloves on each hand while goaltenders wear gloves of different types on each A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Human height varies according to both "nature" and "nurture". 83 m)
182 lb (83 kg/13 st 0 lb)
Pro clubs Detroit Red Wings
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born April 27, 1972 (1972-04-27) (age 36),
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN
Pro career 1995 – 2003

Kevin Hodson (born March 27, 1972 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass The stone is a unit of Weight. It is part of the Imperial system of weights and measures used in the British Isles, and formerly used in most The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. Nationality is a relationship between a Person and their State of Origin, Culture, association Affiliation and/or Loyalty Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Birthday is the name given to the date of the anniversary of a person's birth Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Manitoba (English ˌmænɨˈtoʊbə French /manitoba/ is a province of Canada, spanning 647797 square kilometres (250116  sq mi of North America Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Winnipeg (ˈwɪnɨpɛg is the capital and largest city in the Canadian province of Manitoba, and 7th largest municipality in Canada with a population Manitoba (English ˌmænɨˈtoʊbə French /manitoba/ is a province of Canada, spanning 647797 square kilometres (250116  sq mi of North America Retirement is the point where a person stops employment completely Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice. This article is about the goaltender in Ice hockey. For the similar position in other sports see Goalkeeper. Hodson played professionally in the NHL and AHL before ending his playing career in the Finnish SM-liiga in 2003–04. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. SM-liiga is the top professional Ice hockey league in Finland, and generally regarded as one of the top leagues in Europe

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Career in The Juniors

Hodson joined the OHL's Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds during the 1990–91 season. The Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (aka Soo Greyhounds) are a major Junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. Hodson backstopped the Greyhounds to their first ever Memorial Cup championship during the 1992–93 season. The Memorial Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL Hodson was also selected the top goaltender of the 1993 Memorial Cup tournament. Even with his strong OHL and Memorial Cup showing, Hodson went undrafted.

Professional career

Chicago

Hodson turned pro in 1992 after signing with the Chicago Blackhawks and spent the 1992–93 season with both his Junior Team and the IHL's Indianapolis Ice, where he posted a 5–9 record. The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 The Indianapolis Ice is the name of a former hockey team in Indianapolis Indiana that played in the International Hockey League from 1988 – 99

Detroit

After that season was finished, Hodson signed with the Detroit Red Wings and was sent to their AHL affiliate, the Adirondack Red Wings, for 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons, as Detroit had enough goaltending depth with Chris Osgood, Mike Vernon, Bob Essensa, Tim Cheveldae, Vincent Riendeau, and Peter Ing alternating goaltending duties at some point during those seasons. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. Christopher John Osgood (born November 26, 1972 in Peace River Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender Michael "Mike" Vernon (born 24 February 1963 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a retired professional Ice hockey player Robert "Bob" Essensa (born January 14 1965 in Toronto Ontario, Canada) is a Retired professional Ice hockey Goaltender Tim Cheveldae (born February 15 1968 in Melville Saskatchewan) is a Retired professional Ice hockey Goaltender. Vincent Riendeau (born April 20, 1966 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada) is a Retired professional Ice hockey Goaltender Peter Ing (born April 28, 1969 in Toronto Ontario) is a former National Hockey League goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from Hodson made his NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings during the 1995–96 Season, where he shut out the Blackhawks 3–0. Hodson would go on to post a 2–0–0 record for that year.

During the 1996–97 Season in which the Red Wings would eventually win the Stanley Cup, Hodson remained as the Red Wings' Number 3 Goalie and as such, only saw 6 games that seasons, posting a 2–2–1 record. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion

During the off-season, Vernon was traded to the San Jose Sharks, moving Hodson to the backup position for the 1997–98 Season. The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. Hodson, posted a 9–3–3 record in 21 regular season games as the Red Wings won another Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion

For the 1998–99 Season, Norm Maracle challenged Hodson for the backup goaltender role in Detroit. Norm Maracle (born October 2, 1974, in Belleville, Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Goaltender who played in Hodson was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a deal that brought Bill Ranford and Wendel Clark to the Red Wings on 23 March 1999. The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. William Edward Ranford, better known as Bill Ranford (born December 14, 1966 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) is a former professional Wendel L Clark (born October 25, 1966 in Kelvington, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian former professional Ice hockey player Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar)

Tampa Bay

Hodson went 2–1–1 in the five games with Tampa Bay before suffering a groin injury which ended his season.

The 1999–2000 Season found Hodson serving as a backup to Dan Cloutier, who was Hodson's backup in 1993 with the Sault Ste. Dan Cloutier (born April 22, 1976 in Mont-Laurier, Quebec, Canada) is a professional ice hockey goaltender who is an unrestricted Marie Greyhounds. Hodson's record in 24 games that year was 2–7–4. Hodson was assigned to Tampa Bay's minor league affiliate, the Detroit Vipers and was later dealt to the Montreal Canadians on 2 June 2000 for a 2000 – 7th round draft pick. The Detroit Vipers were an International Hockey League team The team was founded in 1994, and played at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.

Hodson remained inactive until the 2002–03 Season, when he was re-signed by Tampa Bay as the backup goaltender to Nikolai Khabibulin. Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin (Николай Иванович Хабибулин Nikolaj Ivanovič Chabibulin; born January 13, 1973 in Sverdlovsk Hodson posted an 0–3–1 record in seven games with Tampa Bay that season.

Hodson announced his retirement from on 16 January 2003. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.

Career in Europe

On 6 November 2003, Hodson was signed as a free agent by Jokerit of the Finnish SM-liiga, where he posted a 1–1-1 record before leaving the team in mid-season. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Jokerit ( English: Jokers) is an Ice hockey team in the SM-liiga.

After Hockey

Kevin Hodson returned to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Algoma University. Hodson now works as a financial adviser with Edward Jones.

Awards

Career statistics

Regular season

   
Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1990–91 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 30 18 11 0 1638 88 2 3. The Memorial Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL The Memorial Cup is the championship trophy of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL The Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (aka Soo Greyhounds) are a major Junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Hap Emms Memorial Trophy is awarded to the outstanding goaltender at the Memorial Cup of the Canadian Hockey League. The 1990–91 OHL season was the 11th season of the Ontario Hockey League. The Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds (aka Soo Greyhounds) are a major Junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. 22
1991–92 Sault Ste. The 1991–92 OHL season was the 12th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Marie Greyhounds OHL 50 28 12 4 2722 151 0 3. 33
1992–93 Sault Ste. The 1992–93 OHL season was the 13th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Marie Greyhounds OHL 26 18 5 2 1470 76 1 3. 10
1992–93 Indianapolis Ice IHL 14 5 9 0 777 53 0 4. The Indianapolis Ice is the name of a former hockey team in Indianapolis Indiana that played in the International Hockey League from 1988 – 99 The International Hockey League (IHL was a minor Professional Ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001 09
1993–94 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 37 20 10 5 2083 102 2 2. The 1993-94 AHL season was the 58th season of the American Hockey League. The Adirondack Red Wings were a minor professional Ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. American Hockey Association (1926–1942The American Hockey League (AHL is a Professional Ice hockey league in North America that serves as the primary 94
1994–95 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 51 19 22 8 2731 161 1 3. The 1994-95 AHL season was the 59th season of the American Hockey League. 54
1995–96 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 32 13 13 2 1654 87 0 3. The 1995-96 AHL season was the 60th season of the American Hockey League. 16
1995–96 Detroit Red Wings NHL 4 2 0 0 163 3 1 1. The 1995–96 NHL season was the 79th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America 10 . 955
1996–97 Detroit Red Wings NHL 6 2 2 1 294 8 1 1. The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th Regular season of the National Hockey League. 63 . 930
1996–97 Quebec Rafales IHL 2 1 1 0 118 7 0 3. The Atlanta Knights were a Minor league professional Ice hockey team in the International Hockey League from 1992 to 1996 56
1997–98 Detroit Red Wings NHL 21 9 3 3 987 44 2 2. The 1997–98 NHL season was the 81st Regular season of the National Hockey League. 67 . 901
1998–99 Detroit Red Wings NHL 4 0 2 0 175 9 0 3. The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. 09 . 886
1998–99 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 6 1 3 2 349 19 0 3. The 1998-99 AHL season was the 63rd season of the American Hockey League. 27 . 893
1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 5 2 1 1 238 11 0 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. 77 . 907
1999–00 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 24 2 7 4 769 47 0 3. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. 67 . 856
1999–00 Detroit Vipers IHL 9 2 6 0 505 22 0 2. The Detroit Vipers were an International Hockey League team The team was founded in 1994, and played at The Palace of Auburn Hills. 61 . 917
2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 7 0 3 1 283 12 0 2. The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. 54 . 881
2003–04 Jokerit Helsinki SM-liiga 3 1 1 1 184 5 1 1. Jokerit ( English: Jokers) is an Ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. SM-liiga is the top professional Ice hockey league in Finland, and generally regarded as one of the top leagues in Europe 63 . 932
NHL Totals 71 17 18 10 2910 134 4 2. 76 . 893

Post season

   
Season Team League GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1990–91 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 10 9 1 600 28 0 2. 80
1991–92 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 18 12 6 1116 59 1 3. 17
1992–93 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds OHL 8 8 0 448 17 0 2. 28
1993–94 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 3 0 2 89 10 0 6. 74
1994–95 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 4 0 4 238 14 0 3. 53
1995–96 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 3 0 2 149 8 0 3. 22
1997–98 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 0 0 1 0 0 0. 00 -
NHL Totals 1 0 0 1 0 0 0. 00 -

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