Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Keith Ballard ( born November 26 , 1982 ) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .
Simplified: Keith Ballard ( born November 26 , 1982 in Baudette , Minnesota ) is an American NHL ice hockey defenceman for the Vancouver Canucks .