Kevin Lynch (ice hockey)

Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch with the Michigan Wolverines
Born April 23, 1991
Grosse Pointe, MI, USA
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
AHL team Syracuse Crunch
NHL Draft 56th overall, 2009
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2013–present

Kevin Lynch (born April 23, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL). Lynch was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Lynch attended the University of Michigan where he played four seasons (2009 – 2013) of NCAA hockey with the Michigan Wolverines. He was a member of the 2008–09 CCHA champion Wolverines.[1]

On September 10, 2013, the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League signed Lynch to a one-year contract.[2] After attending the Griffins training camp, he was reassigned to ECHL affiliate, the Toledo Walleye to begin the 2013-14 season. Lynch spent the duration of the season in the ECHL, and after 53 games with the Walleye was reassigned to the Evansville IceMen.

On September 11, 2014, Lynch decided to continue in the ECHL, signing a one-year deal with the Florida Everblades.[3] On December 15, 2014, Lynch was signed to an AHL contract for the remainder of the season with the Everblades affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.[4]

International career

As a junior, Lynch played the USA Hockey National Team Development Program from 2007 – 2009.[5] He won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships,[6] and was recognized for his outstanding performance during the tournament when he was named a Top 3 Player for his team.

Awards and honors

Awards Year
IIHF World U18 Championship Gold Medal with Team USA 2009 [7]
2009 IIHF World U18 Championships Top 3 Player on Team 2009

References

  1. ↑ "Kevin Lynch Bio". University of Michigan. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  2. ↑ "Griffins sign Lynch to AHL deal". Grand Rapids Griffins. 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  3. ↑ "'Blades add center Kevin Lynch". Florida Everblades. 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  4. ↑ "Kevin Lynch signed to AHL pact". Syracuse Crunch. 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2014-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Griffins sign Wolverines alum Kevin Lynch". MiHockeyNow & Michigan Hockey Magazine. 2013-09-10. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  6. ↑ "Coyotes draft Chris Brown". michiganhocke.net. 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2009-06-27.
  7. ↑ "Team USA takes gold at U18's. Finland takes bronze". Hockeys Future.com. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-12-12.

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