Joe Reekie Ice hockey player

Joseph James Reekie (born February 22, 1965 in Victoria, British Columbia) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.A stay-at-home defenceman renowned for his defensive skills, Reekie was originally drafted in 1983 by the Hartford Whalers; however, he never signed with the team and re-entered the NHL draft two years later where he was drafted this time by the Buffalo Sabres. Reekie played for the Sabres, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Chicago Blackhawks.After retiring from active professional play, Reekie became a post-game analyst for the Capitals on Comcast SportsNet. He currently has three children, Jamie, Jordan, and Justin Reekie.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 22, 1965
Birth place
British Columbia , Victoria British Columbia , Canada
Height (meters)1.905
Weight (Kilograms)88.452

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Ice hockey player

Career start1985
Career end2002
draft124th overall
draft team
Buffalo Sabres
Hartford Whalers
1985 NHL Entry Draft
draft year1983
former team
Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Islanders
Tampa Bay Lightning
Washington Capitals
position
Defenceman
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Joe Reekie on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1983/83124.html