Krys Kolanos is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various other leagues throughout his career. Kolanos was born on July 27, 1981, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and began playing hockey at a young age.
Kolanos played junior hockey for the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and was drafted 19th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Coyotes during the 2001-2002 season and played in 19 games, scoring three goals and three assists.
Over the course of his career, Kolanos played for several NHL teams, including the Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and Calgary Flames. He also played in various minor leagues, including the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL.
Kolanos had a successful college career at Boston College, where he helped lead the Eagles to the NCAA championship in 2001. He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Frozen Four tournament that year.
Despite his success in college and early success in the NHL, Kolanos struggled with injuries throughout his career. He suffered a serious knee injury during the 2002-2003 season that required surgery and kept him out of action for several months. He also suffered a concussion during the 2005-2006 season that caused him to miss significant time.
Despite these setbacks, Kolanos continued to play at a high level when healthy. He had a career-high 21 points in 36 games with the Minnesota Wild during the 2005-2006 season and scored a career-high 30 goals in 47 games with the AHL's Abbotsford Heat during the 2011-2012 season.
Kolanos retired from professional hockey in 2013 and has since worked as a coach and mentor for young hockey players. He has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Hockey Helps the Homeless program.
Overall, Krys Kolanos had a successful hockey career, despite battling injuries throughout his time in the NHL. He was a talented scorer and played for several teams at the highest level of professional hockey.
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