Jason Fram

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Jason Fram
Born (1995-04-23) April 23, 1995 (age 29)
Vancouver, BC, CAN
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
KHL team
Former teams
Kunlun Red Star
San Jose Barracuda
National team  China
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2016–present

Jason Fram (born April 23, 1995) is a Canadian-born Chinese professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Career[change | change source]

Before playing in the major leagues, Fram played parts of 5 seasons with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League (WHL).[1] He would win the Canada West Defenseman of the Year Award in 2018.[2]

He was not drafted by an NHL team. He would be invited to the training camp for the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks would send Fram down to their AHL-affiliate San Jose Barracuda on December 8, 2016.[3] He would play 2 games with them. On December 8, Fram would be released from his AHL contract.[4]

In 2016, Fram would play college hockey at the University of Alberta with the Golden Bears. During his time there, he would win the David Johnston University Cup after they defeated the St. Francis Xavier X-Men 4 games to 2.[5]

On May 30, 2019, Fram signed with Kunlun Red Star of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).[6]

References[change | change source]

  1. "From the Chiefs to China: Former Spokane player Jason Fram looks back fondly on unique Olympics experience". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  2. "Jason Fram Wins Canada West's Defenseman of the Year Award". Spokane Chiefs. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  3. "Sharks Reduce Training Camp Roster by 20 Players". San Jose Barracuda. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  4. "Barracuda Announce Multiple Player Transactions". San Jose Barracuda. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. "Canadian-born Jason Fram brings U Sports experience to China's Olympic hockey team". CBC Sports. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  6. "From the Bears to Beijing: Former U SPORTS All-Star Fram's journey to professional hockey in China". U Sports. Retrieved April 8, 2024.

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