Jim Kyte Ice hockey player

James G. Kyte (born March 21, 1964) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Kyte made history by being the first (and to date, only) legally deaf National Hockey League (NHL) player, playing 598 games in the NHL. Kyte is the son of former Canadian university athletic star John Kyte, St. Francis Xavier University's Athlete-of-the-Half-Century. Jim is also the brother of former Canadian track team member Aynslee Kyte.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 21, 1964
Birth place
Ontario , Ottawa , Canada
Height (meters)1.9558
Weight (Kilograms)95.256

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Ice hockey player

Career start1983
Career end1997
draft12th overall
draft team
Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)
draft year1982
former team
Ottawa Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)
Calgary Flames
position
Defenceman
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