Kevin Colley (born January 4, 1979) is an American-born Canadian former professional

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who played for the

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of the

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, and was the head coach of the

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of the CHL in 2013–14. He was raised in

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Playing career

Colley was signed as a free agent by the Islanders on June 11, 2004. Colley fractured his fifth

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in a game against the

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on January 31, 2006. As a result of the injuries sustained to his neck and at the behest of his doctors, Colley officially retired from professional

on February 24, 2006. Colley's father,

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(1953-2021), was a former NHL player. On April 8, 2006, prior to their game against the Washington Capitals, the Islanders presented Colley with the

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Award, an award given to the Islander "who best exemplifies leadership, hustle and dedication" as voted on by the fans.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Colley, Kevin 1979 births Living people American men's ice hockey centers Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies players Bridgeport Sound Tigers players Canadian ice hockey centres Charlotte Checkers (1993–2010) players Dayton Bombers players Hartford Wolf Pack players Ice hockey people from New Haven, Connecticut New Orleans Brass players New York Islanders players Oshawa Generals players Pensacola Ice Pilots players Providence Bruins players Rochester Americans players Syracuse Crunch players Undrafted National Hockey League players Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) coaches Worcester IceCats players