Andy Koçoğlu

Andy Koçoğlu (born April 15, 1992 in Malibu, California) is a Turkish-American professional ice hockey player. Currently, he is competing in the Turkish Ice Hockey Super League for İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi SK. He is part of the Turkey men's national ice hockey team. The tall forward at shoots right-handed. His younger brother Alec Koçoğlu is also an ice hockey player .

Playing career

Club

Born in the United States to Armenian parents from Turkey, Andy Koçoğlu played in the United States in the Pacific Division of Western States Hockey League for Bay City Bombers in the 2009–10 season and for Long Beach Bombers from 2010 to 2012.

After moving to Turkey, he joined the Ankara-based team Başkent Yıldızları in 2012, where he played one season in the Turkish Super League (TBHSL) and enjoyed championship. In the 2013–14 season, he transferred to Izmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi SK. Koçoğlu became once again champion with his team.

He participated for Başkent Yıldızları at the IIHF Continental Cup 2013 - Group A matches held in Miercurea Ciuc, Romania.

International

Koçoğlu was called up to the Turkey national team, and plays in the 2014 IIHF World Championship Division II - Group B matches.

Honors

Club

• Champion - 2012–13 TBHSL with Başkent Yıldızları
• Champion - 2013–14 TBHSL with İzmir Büyükşehşr Belediyesi SK