Zach McKelvie

Zach McKelvie
Born February 22, 1985 (1985-02-22) (age 27)
New Brighton, MN, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins (AHL)
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2011–present

Zach McKelvie (born February 22, 1985) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing with the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL).

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U.S. Military service

McKelvie attended United States Military Academy where he played with the Army Black Knights in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Hockey conference. On July 13, 2009, following his graduation from West Point, McKelvie was signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins to a one year contract, however he was unavailable to play hockey during 2009-10 season because his enrollment at West Point required him to fulfill U.S. Military service requirements,[1] and on July 1, 2010 he was re-signed by the Bruins.[2] Despite his prospect for a successful professional hockey career, the U.S. Military has required McKelvie to complete a second year of active military duty before he will be allowed to join the Bruins organization.[3]

Professional career

On July 14, 2011, McKelvie signed a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins.[4]

Awards and honors

References

  1. ^ National Hockey League (2010). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011. Triumph Books. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-60078-422-4. 
  2. ^ a b c Player Bio - Zach McKelvie
  3. ^ Kirk's Call » Blog Archive » Zach McKelvie’s Pro Hockey Dreams on Hold
  4. ^ Bruins Sign McQuaid To Three-year Contract Extension | Fox News

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