Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on June 16, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Kevin Bieksa! To the man who spent over a decade fiercely defending Vancouver's blue line and occasionally dropping gloves faster than most of us drop our phones—cheers to another year of legendary toughness. Your iconic playoff goals, gritty hits, and that unforgettable double-overtime winner against San Jose still have Canucks fans smiling (and Sharks fans twitching).

Now retired from skating circles around opponents (or through them), you've smoothly transitioned into broadcasting with wit sharper than your slapshot. May this birthday bring you fewer penalty minutes but just as many laughs—and remember: age is merely a number; chirping skills last forever!