American professional hockey player Chris Higgins plays in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.
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
Chris Higgins Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Montreal Canadiens
- HockeyDB: Career Stats
- Height: 5'11" (1.8 m)
- Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
- Rookie Year: 2003
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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