Christopher Alfred Ahrens (born July 31, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, and four games in the WHA with the Edmonton Oilers.

Early life

Ahrens was born in San Bernardino, California, and grew up in Freeport, New York. He played junior hockey with the New Hyde Park Arrows and Kitchener Rangers.

Career

Ahrens was drafted in the fifth round, 76th overall in the

1972 NHL Entry Draft The 1972 NHL Amateur Draft was the 10th NHL Entry Draft. It was held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. The last active player in the NHL from this draft class was Richard Brodeur, who played his last NHL game in the 1987–88 s ...

by the Minnesota North Stars. Ahrens played the majority of his professional career in the minor leagues ( AHL, CHL), interspersed with 53 games, over six seasons, with the North Stars, as well as four games with the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association.

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Ahrens at Hockeydraftcentral.com
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