Blackhawks defenseman Slater Koekkoek began this year as an extra defenseman for the first half of the season. After injuries to Brent Seabrook and Calvin de Haan helped him slide in for the second ...

Jeremy Colliton didn't hesitate or have to gather his thoughts when asked about his newest defender. He was ready to talk about him. "Yeah, he's been a really nice surprise for us," he said. The ...

ELLENTON, Fla.--Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Slater Koekkoek is beginning to get used to the Florida lifestyle. If things go well, he'll be playing in the Sunshine State for years to come. Koekkoek, ...