Kevin Bieksa

Kevin Bieska (born Kevin Francesco Bieksa on June 16, 1981) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He serves as an alternate captain for the Canucks during away games.

After a three-year career in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) with the Burlington Cougars, he was awarded a scholarship to Bowling Green State University.

Kevin was a one-time All-CCHA honourable mention during his four-year tenure with the Falcons of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA).

He graduated from the university with a bachelor's degree in finance and was a two-time CCHA All-Academic honourable mention in 2003 and 2004.

Following his freshman year, Kevin was selected 151st overall by the Canucks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft and joined their minor league affiliate, the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) upon graduating.

He earned AHL All-Rookie Team honours in his first and only full season with the Moose, before joining the Canucks as a regular member in 2005–06.

Kevin is known as a physical and aggressive defenceman.