Alex Kannok-Leipert

Alex Kannok-Leipert
Born (2000-07-20) July 20, 2000
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
AHL team
Former teams		 Grand Rapids Griffins
Abbotsford Canucks
Bakersfield Condors
NHL draft 161st overall, 2018
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2021–present

Alex Kannok-Leipert (born July 20, 2000) is a Canadian-Thai professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League (AHL).[1][2][3] Born in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand to a Thai mother and Canadian father, Kannok-Leipert is the first Thai-born NHL draft pick.[4][5]

Playing career

Kannok-Leipert played major junior hockey with the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League (WHL) before he was selected in the sixth-round, 161st overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

Un-signed by the Capitals, Kannok-Leipert embarked on his professional career after he was signed by the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL, the primary affiliate to the Vancouver Canucks on August 17, 2021.[6]

After three seasons with Abbotsford, Kannok-Leipert continued his carer in the AHL agreeing to a one-year contract with the Bakersfield Condors, affiliate to the Edmonton Oilers, on July 1, 2024.[7] In the 2024–25 season with the Condors, Kannok-Leipert posted a career best 4 goals and 11 points through 59 regular season appearances.

As a free agent from the Condors, Kannok-Leipert joined his third AHL outfit, after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Grand Rapids Griffins, affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings, on July 11, 2025.[8] In the 2025–26 season, Kannok-Leipert posted 9 points from the blueline in 39 games with Grand Rapids. He was signed to a one-year contract extension on February 3, 2026.[9]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GPGAPtsPIM GPGAPtsPIM
2015–16 Regina Pat Canadians SMAAAHL 443101328 20000
2016–17 Regina Pat Canadians SMAAAHL 4410253554 111101112
2016–17 Vancouver Giants WHL 81236 —————
2017–18 Vancouver Giants WHL 605162152 60000
2018–19 Vancouver Giants WHL 675141993 222101214
2019–20 Vancouver Giants WHL 623192260 —————
2020–21 Vancouver Giants WHL 227111829 —————
2021–22 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 4114532 —————
2022–23 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 4404468 20110
2023–24 Abbotsford Canucks AHL 3803340 —————
2024–25 Bakersfield Condors AHL 59471193 —————
2025–26 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 642141651 —————
AHL totals 24673239284 20110

References

  1. ↑ Robinson, Tim (2025-08-28). "Thai-born Kannok Leipert Signs With Griffins". Detroit Hockey Now. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  2. ↑ Tye, Jake (2025-07-11). "Detroit's AHL Griffins Sign Thailand Defenceman To One-Year Deal". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  3. ↑ "Kannok Leipert excited about making history at NHL draft". leaderpost. Archived from the original on 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  4. ↑ "From Thailand With Love". Grand Rapids Griffins. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  5. ↑ Falkner, Mark (November 20, 2025). "Grand Rapids' Kannok Leipert takes road less traveled from Thailand to AHL". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Canucks sign Alex Kannok-Leipert". Abbotsford Canucks. August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Condors sign two to AHL deals". Bakersfield Condors. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ Tye, Jake (2025-07-11). "Detroit's AHL Griffins Sign Thailand Defenceman To One-Year Deal". The Hockey News. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  9. ↑ "Alex Kannok-Leipert signs a one-year contract extension". Grand Rapids Griffins. February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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