Kyle Bigos

Kyle Bigos
Born (1989-05-12) May 12, 1989
Upland, CA, USA
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 240 lb (110 kg; 17 st 2 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
EIHL team
Former teams
Edinburgh Capitals
Worcester Sharks
NHL Draft 99th overall, 2009
Edmonton Oilers
Playing career 2013present

Kyle Bigos (born May 12, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently under contract with the Edinburgh Capitals of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Bigos was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round (99th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Prior to turning professional, Bigos attended Merrimack College where he played four seasons (2009-2013) of NCAA Division I hockey with the Merrimack Warriors men's ice hockey team.

On July 8, 2013, the Edmonton Oilers traded Bigos to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Lee Moffie,[1] and he started his professional career in the ECHL with the San Francisco Bulls.

On March 15, 2014, Bigos made his AHL debut[2] playing with the Worcester Sharks in a 4-0 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.[3]

On June 27, 2015, Bigos signed his first contract abroad in agreeing to a one-year deal with Scottish club, the Edinburgh Capitals of the EIHL.[4]

References

  1. "Oilers trade Kyle Bigos for Lee Moffie". coppernblue.com. 2013-07-08. Retrieved 2013-07-08.
  2. "Kyle Bigos transforms from a Bull to a Shark". Telegram.com. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
  3. "Worcester 4, Bridgeport 0 game summary". American Hockey League. 2014-03-15. Retrieved 2014-03-15.
  4. "Capitals add size with Bigos". Edinburgh Capitals. 2015-06-27. Retrieved 2015-06-27.

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