Kevin Grimes (ice hockey)

Kevin Grimes
Born	(1979-08-19) August 19, 1979 (age 45) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
Played for	Grand Rapids Griffins
NHL draft	26th overall, 1997 Colorado Avalanche
Playing career	1999–2004

Kevin Grimes (born August 19, 1979) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the ECHL and International Hockey League. He was drafted in the first round of the 1997 NHL entry draft by the Colorado Avalanche.

Early life

Grimes was born in Ottawa. He played his junior hockey with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL from 1996–1999, appearing in 175 games, recording 67 points (8G-59A). In 18 post-season games, Grimes scored six points (2G-4A).

Career

Grimes was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1997 NHL entry draft in the first round, 26th overall. Despite being a first round selection, he never played a game in the NHL. Grimes signed a multi-year contract with the Ottawa Senators on August 24, 1999.[1]

Grimes played the 1999–2000 season with the Pee Dee Pride of the ECHL, recording three points (1G-2A) in 41 games, and he played 4 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the IHL, getting no points. In 2000–01, Grimes played five games with the Griffins, getting no points, and spent 52 games with the Mobile Mysticks of the ECHL, scoring two points (0G-2A). He played eight playoff games with Mobile, earning an assist. Grimes returned to Mobile for the 2001–02 season, earning nine points (2G-7A) in 64 games.

Grimes then moved over to the Jackson Bandits of the ECHL in 2002–03, playing in 20 games, and getting six points (1G-5A) before being traded to the Greensboro Generals, where he got 8 points (1G-7A) in 54 games, for a total of 14 points (2G-12A) in 74 games.[2] He then played in eight playoff games for Greensboro, scoring two goals. Grimes returned to Greensboro in 2003–04, getting six points (2G-4A) in 55 games. He has since retired from the game.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1995–96	Cumberland Grads	CJHL		51	2	10	12	220		—	—	—	—	—
1996–97	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		57	2	12	14	188		1	0	0	0	0
1997–98	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		62	1	27	28	179		12	0	1	1	16
1998–99	Kingston Frontenacs	OHL		56	5	20	25	184		5	2	3	5	12
1999–00	Pee Dee Pride	ECHL		41	1	2	3	87		—	—	—	—	—
1999–00	Grand Rapids Griffins	IHL		4	0	0	0	13		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Mobile Mysticks	ECHL		52	0	2	2	255		8	0	1	1	32
2000–01	Grand Rapids Griffins	IHL		5	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Mobile Mysticks	ECHL		64	2	7	9	134		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Jackson Bandits	ECHL		20	1	5	6	64		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Greensboro Generals	ECHL		54	1	7	8	141		8	2	0	2	27
2003–04	Greensboro Generals	ECHL		52	2	4	6	166		—	—	—	—	—
ECHL totals				286	7	27	34	847		16	2	1	3	59

References

1. "SENATORS SIGN VETERAN NHLer AND TWO LOCAL PLAYERS". Ottawa Senators. August 24, 1999. Archived from the original on January 18, 2000. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
2. "Generals Defensemen with Jackson". OurSports Central. November 27, 2002. Retrieved August 24, 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Peter Ratchuk	Colorado Avalanche first round draft pick 1997	Succeeded by Alex Tanguay