Christopher Alfred Ahrens (born July 31, 1952) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, and four games in the WHA with the Edmonton Oilers. Ahrens was born in San Bernardino, California, and grew up in Freeport, New York. Playing career Ahrens was drafted in the fifth round, 76th overall in the 1972 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. Chris played the majority of his professional career in the minor leagues (AHL, CHL), interspersed with 53 games, over 6 seasons, with the North Stars, as well as 4 games with the Edmonton Oilers in the World Hockey Association. Career statistics External links Ahrens at Hockeydraftcentral.com 1952 births American men's ice hockey defensemen Cleveland Barons (1937–1973) players Edmonton Oilers (WHA) players Fort Worth Texans players Ice hockey players from California Jacksonville Barons players Kitchener Rangers players Living people Minnesota North Stars draft picks Minnesota North Stars players New Haven Nighthawks players Rhode Island Reds players Sportspeople from San Bernardino, California