Craig Sanford Redmond (born September 22, 1965) is a Canadian former professional

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player who played 191 games in the

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. He played for the

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and

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Biography

Redmond was born in

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. As a youth, he played in the 1978

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with a

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team from the

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. Prior to playing pro hockey, Redmond played junior hockey in the BCJHL, where he finished fourth in scoring as a 16-year old defenseman, setting a record for points by a defenseman. He became an all-WCHA defenceman at the

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as a 17-year-old freshman where he set an all-time school season points record for a defenceman in 1983. He played the following season for the Canadian Olympic Team in 1984.. Redmond was rated as the 4th best prospect by the NHL Central Scouting ratings, and was selected 6th overall in the 1984 NHL draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He signed with Los Angeles and played regularly for two seasons, but a knee injury and inconsistent defensive play led to him being sent to the minors part way through his third season. When he was sent to the minors again in 1987 he refused to report, and was eventually traded to Edmonton. Edmonton also sent him to the minors, and he retired following the season at age 25. Redmond is a part of the famous Redmond family in hockey, including

Mickey Redmond Michael Edward Redmond (born December 27, 1947) is a Canadian former professional hockey player. He is currently a color commentator for Detroit Red Wings games on television for FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Playing career Redmond played ...

, and

Dick Redmond Richard John Redmond (born August 14, 1949) is a Canadian former professional National Hockey League (NHL) defenceman. He featured in the 1973 Stanley Cup Finals with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is the son of former Allan Cup winner Eddie Redmond ...

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Redmond, Craig 1965 births Living people Canadian ice hockey defencemen Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Edmonton Oilers players Ice hockey people from British Columbia Ice hockey players at the 1984 Winter Olympics Los Angeles Kings draft picks Los Angeles Kings players NHL first-round draft picks Olympic ice hockey players for Canada People from Dawson Creek 20th-century Canadian sportsmen