Guide Note

American professional hockey player Chris Higgins plays in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.

Fast Facts

Full name: Christopher Higgins
Born: June 2, 1983
Birthplace: Smithtown, New York
Position: Center
Nickname: Higgy
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 199 lbs.
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
High school: Avon Old Farms
College: Yale University
Draft year: 2002

NHL Career

Higgins was drafted 14th overall in the 2002 NHL draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He played one additional season at Yale University after the draft, then joined the Canadiens for his NHL debut in 2003. He played the majority of his first two seasons with the Canadiens' American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs. Following the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Higgins earned a full roster spot with the Canadiens. In 2007, he renewed his contract to stay with the franchise for two years and was also named an alternate captain of the team.

Career Highlights

2002: ECAC All-Rookie Team
2002: ECAC Rookie of the Year (2002)
2003: ECAC All-Star Team
2003: ECAC Player of the Year
2003: NCAA East All-American Team

Timeline

2001-03: Yale Bulldogs
2002: Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens
2003-05: Hamilton Bulldogs, AHL
2003-present: Montreal Canadiens

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Chris Higgins Vital Stats

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Chris Higgins Timeline

June 2, 1983: Born
2002: Drafted 14th overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens
2003: NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League
2004: Played with the American Hockey League Hamilton Bulldogs
2005: Scored his first career goal against the New York Rangers
2007: Appointed alternate captain of the Montreal Canadiens
2007: Re-signed a two-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens

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