Kristopher Bruce Draper (born May 24, 1971) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Draper is a four-time winner of the Stanley Cup, a Frank J. Selke Trophy winner and scored over 100 goals in the Red Wings uniform. Draper was a member of the famous Grind Line in Detroit, consisting of himself, Kirk Maltby and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty. The line was reunited with the return of McCarty to the Wings in the 2007–08 season.
(1 February) Signed with the Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League for the remainder of the NHL season along with Red Wings teammates Chris Chelios and Derian Hatcher. The NHL lockout, which began 16 September 2004, has threatened to wipe out the 04/05 season. [2005]
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A member of the legendary "Grind Line", along with teammates Joe Kocur, Darren McCarty, and Kirk Maltby.
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Won gold for Team Canada in the 2003 World Hockey Championships in Helsinki, Finland.
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Winner of the 2004 Selke Trophy for best defensive forward.
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Named to the World Cup roster for Team Canada
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Has a daughter Kennedi, and a son, Kienan.
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Center with the National Hockey League's Winnepeg Jets (1990-1991 thru 1992-1993) and Detroit Red Wings (1993-1994 thru 2002-2003).
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It's Our Game: Team Canada's Victory at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey