Kim Hirschovits


Kim Michael Hirschovits-Gerz is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing for the Kiekko-Espoo in Finnish second tier. Hirschovits was drafted by the New York Rangers as their sixth-round pick, 194th overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Hirschovits started his playing career with HIFK in the 2000–01 season, but his career took off in the 2005–06 season when he scored 40 points. Hirschovits then created controversy by signing with HIFK's local rival Jokerit following in the footsteps of coach Doug Shedden. Hirschovits's career includes a brief visit to North America in 2002, when he played six games with the Chicago Steel of the USHL.
In September 2006 he was the SM-liiga Player of the Month, in 2008-2009 he led the SM-liiga in assists and points and in January 2009 was SM-liiga Player of the Month, and in 2014-2015 he won the SM-liiga Best Player of Regular Season, the SM-liiga Golden Helmet, led the SM-liiga in assists, led the SM-liiga in points, and in February 2015 was SM-liiga Player of the Month.

International play

Hirschovits made his international debut on Team Finland on the Euro Hockey Tour's Moscow tournament in December 2006.

Personal life

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Records