Ajay Baines Explained

Position:Centre
Shoots:Left
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:178
Played For:Greenville Grrrowl
Norfolk Admirals
Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights
Hamilton Bulldogs
Iowa Chops
Birth Date:March 25, 1978
Birth Place:Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Career Start:1999
Career End:2009

Ajay Baines (born March 25, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played most recently for the Iowa Chops in the AHL.

Playing career

Junior

Baines spent four seasons with the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL, serving as captain for three seasons.[1] [2] Baines was the youngest player ever to be named captain of the Blazers.[3]

Professional

Baines began his professional career with the Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL during the 1999-00 season.[3] After the season, he would make the jump to the AHL, where he would spend the rest of his career, including winning the Calder Cup with the Hamilton Bulldogs during the 2006-07 season.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BAINES AND GOTTDFRIEDSON HONOURARY TEAM WHL CAPTAINS . Kamloops Blazers.
  2. News: Peters . Jason . Former junior hockey star and longtime friend team up to write book for kids . CBC . December 4, 2022.
  3. >Web site: Captain Admiral aims for NHL . Kamloops this week . August 31, 2003.
  4. News: Radley . Scott . Five years ago, these two Dogs had their day . The Hamilton Spectator . June 6, 2012.