Kelly Hrudey: Blurbs
TRIVIA
- Kelly is a big supporter of sports in schools, and hopes to see more hockey programs reinstated one day. edit »
- When Kelly joined the Sharks, fans in San Jose were upset that he wore fan favorite Arturs Irbe's jersey number 32. They used to taunt him and chant "Irbe" whenever Kelly hit the ice. edit »
- Kelly lists Charlie Rose as one of his all-time favorite broadcasters. edit »
- Former NHLer Tie Domi went to Kelly for advice on how to get into sports broadcasting after retiring from his ice-hockey career. edit »
- Kelly's overall NHL record is 271-265-88 with a goals against average of 3.43, with 16 shutouts. edit »
- Kelly wore jersey #32. edit »
- Kelly sported a "hockey mullet" for most of his career and was known for his trademark blue bandana. edit »
- Kelly was nicknamed "Hollywood" while playing in Los Angeles. edit »
- Kelly played for the New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks during his 15-year NHL career. edit »
- While he was playing in the NHL, Kelly weighed in at 190 pounds. He is 5'10" tall and shoots left. edit »
- Kelly has won the following awards: 1981-82 Terry Sawchuk Trophy, 1981-82 Max McNab Trophy, 1982-83 Tommy Ivan Trophy,
and 1982-83 Terry Sawchuk Trophy. edit » - Kelly was selected by New York Islanders round two, #38 overall in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft. edit »
QUOTES
- Kelly: All players, stars or role players, deserve a voice concerning in which city they earn a living... They own that right, like we own the right to tell our employers, 'I don't want to work here any longer.'
edit » - Kelly: I just think booing, overall, is a shameful thing to do. It makes no sense to me. edit »
- Kelly: It's no secret that the best way to promote the game is with the players. For the most part, they are well-spoken, genuine people with an interesting view of the game. edit »
- Kelly: As a retired NHL player, I'm very aware of the pressure the players are under and the stress they go through, but I'm also aware that an interview is an important tool--if used properly--in the life of a professional athlete. edit »
- Kelly: (On being pulled from a game) That 100-foot skate to the bench after you have been pulled is the longest, slowest skate in the world. It seems likes five miles. edit »
Person Score
7.4
good
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