Ken Belanger was a Canadian ice hockey player who played as a left winger. He was born on July 14, 1973, in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Belanger began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Sudbury Wolves in the 1991-92 season. He played for the Wolves for three seasons, scoring 63 goals and 85 assists in 178 games.
Belanger was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fourth round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Flyers in the 1995-96 season, playing in 12 games and scoring one goal. Belanger played for the Flyers for two seasons before being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997.
Belanger played for the Hurricanes for two seasons, scoring 10 goals and 13 assists in 107 games. He was then traded to the Calgary Flames in 1999, where he played for two seasons. Belanger had his best season in the NHL with the Flames in the 2000-01 season, scoring 11 goals and 12 assists in 79 games.
Belanger played for the Nashville Predators in the 2001-02 season, scoring four goals and six assists in 64 games. He then played for the Atlanta Thrashers for two seasons, scoring six goals and 11 assists in 118 games. Belanger finished his NHL career with the New York Islanders in the 2005-06 season, playing in 22 games and scoring one goal.
Belanger was known for his physical play and his ability to play on the penalty kill. He was a hard-working player who was willing to do whatever it took to help his team win. Belanger was also known for his leadership qualities, serving as an alternate captain for the Hurricanes and the Thrashers.
After retiring from the NHL, Belanger played for several years in Europe, including stints in Germany, Austria, and Italy. He also played for the Canadian national team in the 2007 Spengler Cup, helping the team win the tournament.
Belanger currently works as a scout for the Arizona Coyotes. He is also involved in coaching youth hockey in his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario. Belanger is remembered as a hard-working player who gave his all on the ice and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
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