History of Kelly Chase in Timeline

Kelly Chase is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 458 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known for his time as a color commentator for St. Louis Blues radio broadcasts on KMOX radio. Notably, he is the uncle of Gregory Chase, who was drafted into the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers in 2013.

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October 25, 1967: Kelly Chase Born

On October 25, 1967, Kelly Chase was born. He is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

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1987: Played with Humboldt Broncos

In 1987, Kelly Chase played with the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

1987: Played with Saskatoon Blades

In 1987, Kelly Chase played with the Saskatoon Blades in Major Junior Hockey.

1988: Signed with St. Louis Blues

In 1988, Kelly Chase was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Blues.

1994: Founded Gateway Locomotives special hockey team

In 1994, Kelly Chase, along with Anthony Sansone Jr., founded and coached the Gateway Locomotives special hockey team.

January 1995: Selected by Hartford Whalers in NHL Waiver Draft

In January 1995, the Hartford Whalers selected Kelly Chase in the NHL Waiver Draft.

1997: Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs

In 1997, Kelly Chase was traded from the Hartford Whalers to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

July 28, 2000: Retired from professional hockey

On July 28, 2000, Kelly Chase retired from professional hockey.

December 15, 2008: Presented with the 2008 Jack Buck Award

On December 15, 2008, Kelly Chase was presented with the 2008 Jack Buck Award for his enthusiasm and dedication to sports in the city of St. Louis.

2010: Participated on Battle of the Blades

In 2010, Kelly Chase participated on the Canadian Broadcasting's (CBC) Battle of the Blades.

March 30, 2017: Gateway Locomotives renamed St. Louis Blues Special Hockey

On March 30, 2017, the Gateway Locomotives special hockey team was re-named as St. Louis Blues Special Hockey.

2018: Left St. Louis Blues Radio Broadcasts

In 2018, Kelly Chase stopped being the color commentator for St. Louis Blues radio broadcasts on KMOX.

2023: Diagnosed with Leukemia

In December of 2023, Kelly Chase announced he'd been diagnosed with Leukemia and has begun treatment.

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