Kyle Beach

Kyle Beach (born on January 13, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Hartford Wolfpack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

He was originally selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round (11th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing Career
After his first season in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Kyle was named the league's Rookie of the Year. His aggressive play led to multiple concussions and a sports hernia while playing for the Everett Silvertips.

After being named the 2006–07 WHL Rookie of the Year, Kyle was projected to be a top 5 pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. However, his on-ice reputation and discipline issues made teams hesitant to draft him.

Later in his WHL career, Kyle bounced around, spending time with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the Spokane Chiefs. He made his professional debut with the Rockford Ice Hogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) at the end of the 2008–09 season.

Until the start of the 2013–14 season, Kyle had spent his entire professional career with the Ice Hogs. When HV71, of the Swedish Elite League ran into injury trouble, he joined the club for three weeks, appearing in 7 games.

On December 6, 2013, Kyle was traded to the New York Rangers for Brandon Mashinter He was assigned to the Rangers AHL affiliate the Hartford Wolf Pack following the trade.

Playing Style
Kyle is a power forward that plays a tough, physical game accompanied by offensive skill.

Personal Life
As a child, Kyle's favorite hockey player was Jarome Iginla. He has a younger brother Cody who was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and currently plays for the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Kyle's cousin is Rich Harden, a Major League Baseball pitcher.