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Teams: Chicago, Washington, Detroit, Atlanta
Years: 1972-1976. Playoffs: 1973-1976

Kryskow's Five-Goal Game

On March 25, 1971, Kryskow lit up Game 3 of the Edmonton Oil Kings' WCHL quarterfinal playoff series vs. Saskatoon when he erupted for five goals in a 12-5 rout. His performance came at the expense of his former Blades teammates. Edmonton went on to win the series in five games, and Kryskow earned a place in WCHL history as the first player to score five goals in a playoff game. His record was untouched until 1978, when it was tied. The record was tied again in 1981 and 2011, but has never been broken -- having stood for more than 40 years. It was just one part of a great 1971 playoff run for Kryskow, who had 16 goals and 33 points in 17 playoff games for the WCHL champion Oil Kings.

Career Highlights

Also played center during his pro career. ... Played on 1971-72 Dallas team that won CHL regular-season title. ... Won CHL Adams Cup with Dallas in 1972. ... Played on 1972-73 Dallas team that won CHL regular-season title. ... Played on Chicago team that lost to Montreal in 1973 Stanley Cup Finals. He scored his first playoff goal -- and only the second goal of his NHL career -- at 3:10 of the second period in Game 5 of the Finals on May 8, 1973, at Montreal. His goal pulled Chicago into a 3-3 tie. The Black Hawks went on to win the game 8-7. Kryskow also scored at 8:32 of the second period of the series-ending Game 6 on May 10, 1973, at Chicago. His goal again pulled Chicago into a 3-3 tie, but Montreal quickly regained the lead and went on to win 6-4. ... Named to CHL All-Star First Team with Dallas in 1972-73. ... Played on first Washington Capitals team in franchise's inaugural 1974-75 season, and appeared in the team's first game on Oct. 9, 1974, vs. N.Y. Rangers at Madison Square Garden. He scored the third and final Washington goal at 1:43 of the third period in a 6-3 loss. Kryskow's goal tied the game at 3-3, but the Rangers broke the tie less than two minutes later. ... Scored the first shorthanded goal in Washington Capitals history on Dec. 19, 1974, at Los Angeles. Kryskow beat goaltender Rogie Vachon a 14:45 of the first period to tie the game 1-1. Los Angeles went on to win 4-1. ... Played on 1977-78 Winnipeg team that won WHA regular-season title. ... Won WHA AVCO World Trophy with Winnipeg in 1978.

The Shorthanded Hat Trick

On Jan. 19, 1973, Kryskow turned heads in the hockey world with a remarkable performance that saw him score a CHL record three shorthanded goals as part of a four-goal night for Dallas in a 5-1 win over Omaha. Not only did Kryskow set the CHL record -- which stood until the league folded in 1984 -- but he also became the first player in North American professional hockey history to score three shorthanded goals in the same game. He scored the first shorthanded goal at 4:56 of the opening period, while killing off a penalty to Yvon Bilodeau. Then, with Roger Wilson serving a five-minute major for spearing, Kryskow picked up another shorthanded goal at 6:56 of the first for a 2-0 lead. Kryskow completed his natural hat trick even-strength at 6:32 of the second period for a 3-0 lead. With Dallas up 3-1, Kryskow picked up his fourth and final goal of the night -- and his record third shorthanded goal -- with Len Frig in the penalty box at 18:55 of the second period.

Transaction History

Jan. 6, 1970 -- Rights loaned by Edmonton (WCHL) to Saskatoon for balance of 1969-70 season in exchange for cash. June 12, 1974 -- Claimed by Washington from Chicago in NHL Expansion Draft. Feb. 8, 1975 -- Traded by Washington to Detroit in exchange for Jack Lynch. June 5, 1975 -- Traded by Detroit to Atlanta for Bryan Hextall Jr. June 1, 1976 -- Released by Atlanta. September 1976 -- WHA rights traded by Edmonton to Calgary in exchange for future considerations. September 1976 -- Signed WHA contract with Calgary. May 31, 1977 -- Became an unrestricted WHA free agent when his Calgary Cowboys team folded. Oct. 18, 1977 -- Signed a 10-game tryout contract with Winnipeg (WHA) that was renewed for four more games. Nov. 29, 1977 -- Signed one-year contract with Winnipeg (WHA) as an unrestricted free agent.
 

Life Outside the NHL

Full Name: David Roy Kryskow

Other Post-Draft Teams: Dallas (CHL); Calgary (WHA); Tidewater (SHL); Winnipeg (WHA)

Education: Attended Morinville Community High School.

Career Beyond Hockey: Moved to Okotoks, Alberta, after his retirement and was an active participant in local curling groups in addition to working in the landscaping business and serving as a local representative for the Automatic Body weight-loss system.
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