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May 02, 1987 Caroline, Alberta, Canada 37 years old
Canadian ice hockey defenceman
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About Kris Russell
- Kris Russell (born May 2, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).
- He was originally drafted in the third round, 67th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft and played four seasons with the team before moving on to the St.
- Louis Blues, Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars.
- He has also played for TPS and Oulun Kärpät in the Finnish Liiga. Russell was a top defenceman in junior hockey with the Western Hockey League (WHL)'s Medicine Hat Tigers.
- He was a member of two WHL championship teams, was twice named the WHL's top defenceman and won the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy as the WHL's most outstanding player in 2006–07.
- Internationally, Russell has represented Canada on several occasions: he was a member of two gold medal-winning teams at the World Junior Championship and has played in two World Championships.
- Russell is known for his ability and willingness to block shots.
- He and his twin brother Ryan briefly played together in Columbus.
