Casey Hankinson

Casey John Hankinson (born May 8, 1976 in Edina, Minnesota) is a former professional ice hockey player who most notably played in the American Hockey League for the Norfolk Admirals and also played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Casey Hankinson
Born (1976-05-08) May 8, 1976
Edina, Minnesota, USA
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
National team  United States
NHL Draft 201st overall, 1995
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 1998–2005

Hockey career

Hankinson was drafted 201st overall by the Blackhawks in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft from the University of Minnesota. He became an offensive standout for Chicago's AHL affiliate the Norfolk Admirals, eventually playing 14 games for the Blackhawks. In 2003, he moved to Anaheim where he played just 4 more games in the NHL, spending much of his Ducks career in their AHL franchise the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. After a brief spell in Switzerland and another season in Cincinnati, Hankinson retired and now runs the Hankinson Hockey School in his hometown of Edina, Minnesota.

Personal life

Hankinson is married to Holli and the couple have two children.[1]

In 1994, Hankinson was inducted into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame.[2] His father, John, and his two brothers were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.[3]

References
  1. Wykes, Tris (August 20, 2006). "What happened to these Admirals?". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  2. Sherman, John (September 16, 2014). "Sports families gather for Hall of Fame". Bloomington Sun-Current. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. Sherman, John (September 29, 2015). "Edina athlete continues family tradition". Bloomington Sun-Current. Retrieved June 28, 2018.


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