Kevin Hatcher

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Kevin Hatcher (b. 9 September 1966, Detroit, Michigan) is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for 17 seasons between 1984 and 2001 for the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. He is the older brother of current NHL player Derian Hatcher.

Hatcher was drafted 17th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, a team he would have the most of his NHL success with. Hatcher played 1,157 career NHL games, scoring 227 goals and 450 assists for 677 points. He also registered 1,392 career penalty minutes. Hatcher's best season offensively was the 1992-93 season, when he scored 34 goals and 79 points, both career highs. His 34 goals that season led all NHL defensemen.

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• June 9, 1984- Washington Capitals' 1st round draft choice (17th overall) in the 1984 NHL entry draft.

• January 18, 1995- Traded by the Washington Capitals to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Mark Tinordi and Rick Mrozik.

• June 22, 1996- Traded by the Dallas Stars to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Sergei Zubov.

• September 30, 1999- Traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the New York Rangers in exchange for Peter Popovic.

• July 31, 2000- Signed as a free agent with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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