Alex Killorn

Alex Killorn
230px Killorn with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014
Born	(1989-09-14) September 14, 1989 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Tampa Bay Lightning
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	77th overall, 2007 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	2012–present

Alexander Joseph Killorn (born September 14, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Lightning in the third round, 77th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Killorn won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Lightning in 2020.

Although born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he grew up in Beaconsfield, Quebec, attending Loyola High School in Montreal and playing Lakeshore minor hockey. He played midget AAA hockey for the Lac St. Louis Lions before attending Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA where he graduated in 2008.

Playing career

Collegiate

Killorn was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in the third round, 77th overall, during the summer before his senior year at Deerfield. He then played collegiate hockey in the United States with Harvard University in the NCAA Men's Division I ECAC Hockey conference. In his senior year, Killorn's outstanding play was recognized when he was selected to the 2011–12 ECAC Hockey First Team.

Professional

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Killorn with the Lightning in October 2013.

On May 19, 2012, Killorn signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning after completing his playing career with the Harvard Crimson men's ice hockey team.

On February 10, 2013, he recorded his first career NHL assist on a goal scored by Vincent Lecavalier, against the New York Rangers. One week later, on February 17, 2013, Killorn scored his first goal against the Florida Panthers.

On June 19, 2014, the Lightning announced that they had re-signed Killorn to a two-year contract extension.

During the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs Killorn had a successful post season run with the Tampa Bay Lightning, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Lightning ended up falling to the Blackhawks in six games. Despite the loss, Killorn had a strong post season for the team, and also posted several records for former players from Harvard. Killorn's game one goal was the first goal scored by a Harvard alum in a Stanley Cup final. Killorn added a second goal in game five to become the first alum with multiple goals or assists in the final. His 2015 postseason scoring totals (9 goals, 9 assists, 18 points) are all single-post season records among the twelve Harvard alumni who have played in the NHL postseason. Killorn's 10 goals over two post seasons is second only to Dominic Moore (11 goals) on the Harvard all-time list, which was achieved in only 30 playoff games to Moore's 88.

On October 12, 2015, Killorn recorded his 100th career NHL point in a 6-3 Lightning win over the Boston Bruins. On October 27, 2015, Killorn skated in his 200th career NHL game in a 0-2 Lightning loss to the St. Louis Blues.

On July 17, 2016, Killorn signed a seven-year, $31 million extension with the Lightning. Last season Killorn appeared in 81 games with the team, recording 14 goals and 40 points. Killorn also skated in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games last year, where he scored five goals and 13 points. Killorn has spent his entire NHL career with the Lightning, scoring 53 goals and 138 points. Killorn's biggest impact has come during the playoffs, where he has recorded 33 points in 47 games.

On November 3, 2017, the NHL Department of Player Safety fined Killorn $5,000 for an incident that occurred during a game against the New York Rangers the previous night at Amalie Arena. On February 19, 2019, Killorn recorded his 100th career NHL goal in a 5-2 Lightning victory over the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Killorn recorded his first career NHL hat-trick against the Washington Capitals on March 16, 2019. On September 10, 2020, Killorn was suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety for boarding Brock Nelson during the Eastern Conference final playoff game against the New York Islanders on September 9, 2020, at Rogers Place.

International play

Medal record
Representing Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
	2017 Germany/France

On April 19, 2017, Killorn was named to Canada's men's national ice hockey team for the 2017 IIHF World Championship. On May 21, 2017, Killorn earned a silver medal with Team Canada when they were defeated by Team Sweden 2-1.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	Lac Saint-Louis Lions	QMAAA		43	18	34	52	94		10	9	6	15	8
2006–07	Deerfield Academy	USHS		25	18	14	32	22		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Deerfield Academy	USHS		24	28	27	55	18		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Harvard University	ECAC		30	6	8	14	48		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Harvard University	ECAC		32	9	11	20	26		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Harvard University	ECAC		34	15	14	29	36		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Harvard University	ECAC		34	23	23	46	47		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Norfolk Admirals	AHL		10	2	4	6	2		17	3	9	12	8
2012–13	Syracuse Crunch	AHL		44	16	22	38	32		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		38	7	12	19	14		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	17	24	41	63		4	1	1	2	4
2014–15	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		71	15	23	38	36		26	9	9	18	12
2015–16	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		81	14	26	40	44		17	5	8	13	42
2016–17	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		81	19	17	36	66		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	15	32	47	45		17	5	2	7	12
2018–19	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		82	18	22	40	45		4	1	0	1	6
2019–20	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		68	26	23	49	20		24	5	5	10	27
NHL totals				585	131	179	310	333		92	26	25	51	103

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006	Canada Quebec	U17			6	1	1	2	8
2017	Canada	WC			10	0	0	0	8
Junior totals					6	1	1	2	8
Senior totals					10	0	0	0	8

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
All-ECAC Hockey First Team	2011–12
AHCA East First-Team All-American	2011–12
All-Ivy League First-Team	2011–12
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team	2012
AHL
Calder Cup Champion (Norfolk Admirals)	2012
NHL
Stanley Cup (Tampa Bay Lightning)	2020

External links

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