Liam Kirk (ice hockey)
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Liam Kirk (born 3 January 2000) is a British professional ice hockey left winger currently playing under contract with HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Kirk began his career with the British Elite Ice Hockey League club the Sheffield Steelers.
Liam Kirk | |||
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Born |
(2000-01-03) 3 January 2000 (age 24) Maltby, England, UK | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) | ||
Position | Left wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
ELH team Former teams |
HC Litvínov Sheffield Steelers Tucson Roadrunners Jukurit | ||
National team | Great Britain | ||
NHL draft |
189th overall, 2018 Arizona Coyotes | ||
Playing career | 2016–present |
Internationally, Kirk has played for the British national team, helping them win promotion to the Elite Division at the 2018 IIHF World Championship Division I tournament, before playing an important role in the 2021 World Championship.
In June 2018, Kirk was drafted in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Arizona Coyotes, becoming the first player born and trained in England to be selected by an NHL team.[1]