Kris Russell
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| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 177 lb (80 kg/12 st 9 lb) |
| NHL Team | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | May 2, 1987 , Caroline, AB, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 67th overall, 2005 Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Pro career | 2007 – present |
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. Has a twin brother named Ryan Russell, 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.
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[edit] 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
[edit] Career statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2003–04 | Medicine Hat Tigers | WHL | 55 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 30 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 2004–05 | Medicine Hat Tigers | WHL | 72 | 26 | 35 | 61 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 2005–06 | Medicine Hat Tigers | WHL | 55 | 14 | 33 | 47 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | ||
| 2006–07 | Medicine Hat Tigers | WHL | 59 | 32 | 37 | 69 | 56 | 23 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 24 | ||
| 4 Seasons | Totals | WHL | 241 | 76 | 120 | 196 | 141 | 66 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 43 | ||
[edit] International play
| Medal record | |||
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| Competitor for Canada |
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| World Junior Championships | |||
| Gold | 2006 Vancouver | Ice Hockey | |
| Gold | 2007 Leksand | Ice Hockey | |
Overall, Russell has represented Canada at the following tournaments:
[edit] International Statistics
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2006 | Canada | WJC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2007 | Canada | WJC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| Totals | 12 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
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| Preceded by Keith Yandle |
Winner of the CHL Defenceman of the Year 2007 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Jeff Carter |
Winner of the CHL Sportsman of the Year 2006 |
Succeeded by David Desharnais |
| Preceded by Dion Phaneuf |
Winner of the WHL Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy 2006, 2007 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by Nigel Dawes |
Winner of the WHL Brad Hornung Trophy 2005, 2006 |
Succeeded by Aaron Gagnon |
| Preceded by Justin Pogge |
Winner of the WHL Four Broncos Memorial Trophy 2007 |
Succeeded by incumbent |
