Ken Hodge Jr.

Kenneth David Hodge Jr. (born April 13, 1966) is a Canadian born-American former professional ice hockey player for the Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

He then played three seasons with Boston College, beginning his professional career in 1987–88 with the Kalamazoo Wings in the International Hockey League.

He was traded to the Boston Bruins on August 21, 1990 in exchange for the draft pick later used to select Dallas star defensive forward and multiple Selke Trophy winner Jere Lehtinen.

Hodge's best season was with the Bruins in 1990–91, when he scored 30 goals and added 29 assists, and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

On September 4, 1992, the Bruins traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning with Matt Hervey for Darin Kimble and future considerations.