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Rob KlinkhammerCanadian hockey player, left winger.
Date of Birth: 12.08.1986
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Rob Klinkhammer: A Journey Through the Ice
- Breakthrough to the NHL
- Second NHL Attempt and Back to the AHL
- Time with the Phoenix Coyotes
- Final NHL Stint and Move to Belarus
- Signing with Dynamo Minsk and Ak Bars Kazan
- Olympic Dream Fulfilled
- Personal Life
Rob Klinkhammer: A Journey Through the Ice
Early Career and Minor League StintRob Klinkhammer embarked on his professional hockey career in the minor Canadian leagues, honing his skills in local city teams. His journey to the professional ranks was marked by a successful season with the Norfolk Admirals, the farm club for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks, where he tallied 24 points in 66 games.
Breakthrough to the NHL
Klinkhammer's impressive performance with the Rockford IceHogs earned him a promotion to the National Hockey League with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2010-11 season. However, he struggled to establish himself in Chicago, returning to the IceHogs for the remainder of the year.
Second NHL Attempt and Back to the AHL
Determined to prove his worth, Klinkhammer joined the Ottawa Senators the following season. While he managed two assists in 15 games, he was soon sent back to the AHL's Binghamton Senators.
Time with the Phoenix Coyotes
Klinkhammer spent several seasons with the Phoenix Coyotes, achieving his best NHL performance in the 2013-14 season, when he registered 20 points in 72 regular season games.
Final NHL Stint and Move to Belarus
The 2014-15 season saw Klinkhammer play for multiple NHL teams, including the Arizona Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers. He landed a one-year contract with the Oilers for the 2015-16 season, splitting time between the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
Signing with Dynamo Minsk and Ak Bars Kazan
After six seasons in the NHL, Klinkhammer signed a two-year deal with Belarusian club Dynamo Minsk in 2016. In 2017, he moved to Ak Bars Kazan, also signing a two-year contract.
Olympic Dream Fulfilled
Klinkhammer's remarkable journey culminated in a call-up to represent Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The moment was a dream come true for the left-wing forward.
Personal Life
Klinkhammer welcomed his son Gunnar Knox in 2015, followed by Axel in 2017. He is married to Jessica Klinkhammer (Taylor).
