Shot Left Height 1.80 m Position Defenseman Role Ice hockey player Career end 2001 | Name Bob Halkidis Career start 1985 Playing career Weight 93 kg | |
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Born March 5, 1966 (age 58)
Toronto, ON, CAN ( 1966-03-05 ) NHL Draft 81st overall, 1984
Buffalo Sabres Played for National Hockey League, Buffalo Sabres | ||
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Robert H. Halkidis (born March 5, 1966 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired former professional ice hockey player.
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Playing career
After a junior hockey career with the London Knights in which he won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as outstanding defenceman in 1984–85, Halkidis joined the Buffalo Sabres. During his career he also played for the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders and HIFK. In 1998 Halkidis won the Finnish championship with HIFK and was very popular among fans due to his rough and uncompromising style of play. Known more as a defensive defenceman, Halkidis recorded 8 goals and 32 assists over 256 NHL games.
Personal life
He retired in 2001, and now runs a hockey training and coaching development business. He is currently a pro scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets.