Christopher Bigras
Active Elite Details:
Category: Athlete
Sport(s): Ice Hockey
Position/Title: Defence
Sports Association(s):
♦ San Antonio Rampage (AHL)
♦ Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Date/Place of Birth: February 22, 1995 / Orillia, Ontario, Canada
Currently Residing: San Antonio, Texas/Denver, Colorado
Springwater Connection: Family resides in Elmvale and played for Elmvale Mytes,
Houseleague, and Rep for 2 seasons (advanced to higher level), Midget Barrie Colts,
Social Media: twitter@Chris_Bigras
Highlights:
2016-17 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) 45 games played
2015-16 Colorado Avalance (NHL) 31 games played
2015-16 San Antonio Rampage (AHL) 37 games played
2014-15 Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) 7 games played
2014-15 Owen Sound Attack (OHL) 62 games played
2013-14 Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
2013 - Signed three year entry level contract with Colorado Avalance
2013 - Top Rated Prospect NHL Entry Draft
2012-13 Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
2012-13 Team Canada - Gold Medals at both 2012 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
and 2013 IIHF World U18 Championships
2011-12 Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Narrative:
Christopher was voted by the OHL league coaches as the best Defencive Defenceman.
In 2014-15, Christopher finished second in OHL scoring with 20 goals, 51 assists and 71 total points in 62 games.
Selected to OHL First All-Star team and surpassed Owen Sound All-time scoring records with 120 assists and 155 points in junior career.
April 9, 2015, Christopher scored first professional assist against Rochester Americans, finishing playoff contention with 4 assists in 7 games played.
January 16, 2016, Christopher scored first NHL assisting in game against Columbus Blue Jackets, followed up by first NHL goal against Minnesota Wild February 2, 2016.
Interests:
All sports, including favorite golf, guitar,; loves working and volunteering with children
Interesting Facts:
Always Honour student in school and offered a scholarship to Massachusetts.
Quotations:
• "Hard work pays off".
• "Never believe what people tell you, you can't do".
Galleries:
♦ Go to Active Elite Media Gallery
♦ Getty Images photos
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