Casey John Hankinson (born May 8, 1976) is an American former professional

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player who most notably played in the

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and also played 18 games in the

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and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, in a career that lasted from 1998 to 2005. Internationally Hankinson represented the American national team at the 1996 World Junior Championships..

Playing career

Hankinson was drafted 201st overall by the Blackhawks in the

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from the

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. He became an offensive standout for Chicago's AHL affiliate the Norfolk Admirals, eventually playing 14 games for the Blackhawks. In 2003, he signed with Anaheim where he played just 4 more games in the NHL, spending most of the season with their AHL franchise the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. After a brief spell in

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and another season in Cincinnati, Hankinson retired and now is an Executive Vice President at Ryan Companies.

Personal life

Hankinson is married to Holli and the couple have three children. In 1994, Hankinson was inducted into the Edina Athletic Hall of Fame. His father, John, and his two brothers were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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