Bob Halkidis

Career

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. Known more as a defensive defenceman, Halkidis recorded 8 goals and 32 assists over 256 National Hockey League games. 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.

Achievements

• After a junior hockey career with the London Knights in which he won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as outstanding defenceman in 1984-1985, Halkidis joined the Buffalo Sabres. In 1998 Halkidis won the Finnish championship with HIFK and was very popular among fans due to his rough and uncompromising style of play.