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Blake Kessel (D)
Orlando Solar Bears
Name: |
Blake Kessel |
Number: |
2 |
Pos.: |
D |
Shoots: |
R |
Height: |
6-2 |
Weight: |
205 |
Birthdate: |
1989-04-13 |
Birthplace: |
Madison, WI, USA |
Biography
2007-08- USHL First All-Star Team, leads defensemen in goals and points. 2007- Drafted in the sixth round (#166) by the New York Islanders. 2008-11- Three-year career at University of New Hampshire features 78 points in 114 games. 2009- Member of Team USA in WJC. 2009-10- Named as NCAA (East) Second All-American Team. 2010-11- Named to NCAA (East) First All-American Team. 2011- Makes pro debut with Adirondack (AHL). 2012-13- Career year with Trenton with eight goals, 33 assists, and 31 points. 2014- Signs AHL contract with Toronto Marlies, spends 34 games with Orlando, totaling 33 points. 2015-16-Spends season in Europe, in both SM-Liiga and DEL. 2016-Begins season with Atlanta before trade to Kalamazoo in November.