Shot Left Role Ice hockey player NHL Draft Undrafted Height 1.85 m | Playing career Weight 91 kg Name Bill Kitchen Position Defenseman | |
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Born October 2, 1960Schomberg, ON, CAN ( 1960-10-02 ) Played for | ||
William Percy Kitchen (October 2, 1960 – July 30, 2012) was a professional ice hockey player, born in Schomberg, Ontario. He was the younger brother of Mike Kitchen.
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Playing career
Kitchen played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League from 1976 to 1980 with the Windsor Spitfires and the Ottawa 67's. He also Played for the Canadian Junior Team at the World Junior Championships during the 1979–1980 season, where he registered 1 assist in five games.
After being undrafted, Kitchen signed with the Montreal Canadiens. He spent most of his time with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs of the AHL, playing only 12 NHL games from 1981 to 1984. In August 1984, Kitchen signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent, unhappy with his minor league status with Montreal. He enjoyed his most successful season in 1984–85, playing 29 games and recording his only NHL goal ever. The next season, he was back in the minors with the St. Catharines Saints of the AHL. He retired from professional hockey following the 1985–86 season.
Kitchen was a successful Tim Horton's franchisee in Ottawa, Ontario. He was active in many local charities and a member of the NHL alumni. Kitchen was a father to one son and three daughters.
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Death
Kitchen died in Ottawa, Ontario. He suffered a heart attack on July 30, 2012.