Shoots Left Name Brock Radunske Career start 2004 ALH team Anyang Halla Role Ice hockey player | National team South Korea Height 1.96 m Position Forward Playing career Weight 91 kg | |
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Born April 5, 1983 (age 41) Kitchener, ON, CAN ( 1983-04-05 ) NHL Draft 79th overall, 2002Edmonton Oilers Played for | ||
The INNERview #84- Brock Radunske (브락 라던스키), ㅡ Ice Hockey Player
The INNERview - Brock Radunske Personality
Brock Radunske (born April 5, 1983 in Kitchener, Ontario) is a Canadian-born South Korean professional ice hockey forward for Anyang Halla of Asia League Ice Hockey in South Korea. He was selected in the third round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, 79th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.
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- The INNERview 84 Brock Radunske Ice Hockey Player
- The INNERview Brock Radunske Personality
- Personal life
- Professional career
- Career in Asia
- International career
- Career highlights and awards
- Records
- References
Enrolled as a communications major, in Michigan State University, as he spent three seasons playing for the Michigan State Spartans. While at Michigan State he participated in the Cold War, an outdoor game between Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
Radunske became the first North American born player ever to sign with Anyang Halla and tallest forward in club's history. While playing for Anyang Halla, he earned new nickname "Canadian Big Beauty" (Korean: 빙판의 꽃미남) from Korean fans because of his handsome looks. He became eligible to play for the South Korean national team in 2013, the first player without Korean ancestry to play on the team.
Personal life
Radunske was born in Kitchener, Ontario, but grew up in the town of New Hamburg. Nicknamed “Brocko” since he was a youngster. He is married to his wife, Kelly, with whom he has a daughter, Lucy.
Professional career
He made his professional debut with Edmonton (AHL) on 18 October 2004 vs. San Antonio. He scored his first professional goal on 23 October 2004 at Manitoba.
In 2005–06, he was part of the Greenville team that advanced to an American Conference division semifinal playoff berth with a 45-24-3 regular season record (93 points).
He scored his first goal of the season with Grand Rapids (AHL) on 14 November 2006 vs. Milwaukee. He followed-up three games later with the game’s first goal on 1 December 2006 vs. Rochester. He scored his first goal in a Thunder uniform on 4 March 2007, part of a two-goal output. He scored a career-high and tied a Thunder all-time single-game record with four points (1g-3a) on 9 March 2007 vs. Victoria, in a 5–4 shootout win. He broke a Thunder single-game record with a new career-high five points (2g-3a) on 22 March 2007, in a 6–3 win at Utah. He spent the 2007–08' season with Augsburger Panther (DEL), appeared in 37 games and scoring seven goals and 19 assists, for a total of 26 points.
Career in Asia
In May 2008, Radunske signed a one-year deal with Anyang Halla.
In his first season with Halla, he earned his first point on Brad Fast's goal on 20 September 2008 vs High1 at Ko-yang Rink. He scored his first goal for Halla on 21 September 2008 vs High1 with 51 seconds in the game. Radunske scored his first goal in home building on 29 September 2008 vs Oji Eagles. Radunske scored his first hat trick as a Halla on 18 January 2009 vs Seibu Prince Rabbits.
After leading the league with goals & points, Radunske was awarded four trophies including regular season MVP, the Best-forward, best scorer & best point. In February 2009 Radunske re-signed with Anyang Halla for a three-year deal. Radunske's three-year deal is the longest contract extension in the club's history including all imports among Korean pro-sports league.
Radunske captured his first ever championship title, beating Nippon Paper Cranes series of 3–2 in the 2009–10 Asia League final. Radunske was named playoffs MVP.
As of the 2013–14 season, he's team all-time leader with most Goals scored and Points accumulated.
International career
In March 2013 Radunske became a Korean citizen and was eligible to play for the South Korean national team. He was named to the team for the 2013 World Championships Division IA tournament. Radunske became the first member of the South Korean national team to not have Korean ancestry. His debut in the Korean national team was a success as he won the Team MVP for the tournament.
Career highlights and awards
Records
Anyang Halla