Kesler grew up in Livonia, Michigan, idolizing fellow Livonian Mike Modano, which may explain the way this guy skates. As perhaps the fastest Canuck, this 6-foot-2, 205-pound first-round draft pick is a rising NHL star who's a pretty good bet to be playing for the bad guys – as in Team U.S.A. – at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. When away from the ice, you may spot him in Vancouver with his wife and three dogs. View the Team Power Smart ad below starring Kesler.
It’s no surprise that a guy who spends his life on the ice might like the house thermostat set low.
Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler, 24, says it was growing up in the cold state of Michigan that permanently acclimatized him to frosty temperatures.
Last Modified: May 9, 2009