Playing career Weight 84 kg Name David Gilbert Salary 65,000 USD (2013) | Role Ice hockey player Position Centerman Height 1.88 m Shoots Left-handed | |
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Born February 9, 1991 (age 33)
Chateauguay, Quebec, CAN ( 1991-02-09 ) ECHL team
Former teams Kalamazoo Wings
Rockford IceHogs NHL Draft 209th overall, 2009
Chicago Blackhawks Number 29 (Rockford IceHogs / Centerman) | ||
David Gilbert (born February 9, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently under contract to Boxers de Bordeaux of the French Ligue Magnus. He previously played with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL). Gilbert was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 7th round (209th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Gilbert played four seasons (2007-2011) of major junior hockey in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) where he scored 70 goals and 86 assists for 156 points in 209 games played. In 2009 Gilbert was selected to play in the CHL Top Prospects Game.
Gilbert made his professional debut in the American Hockey League with the Rockford IceHogs during the 2009–10 season. On May 31, 2011, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Gilbert to a three-year entry-level contract.
On August 19, 2014, the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL announced that they had signed Gilbert as an unrestricted free agent. After attending AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies training camp, Gilbert was traded prior to the 2014–15 season, by the Solar Bears to the Wheeling Nailers on October 16, 2014.
A free agent following the 2015–16 season with the Kalamazoo Wings, Gilbert signed abroad in France, agreeing to a one-year deal with Boxers de Bordeaux of the Magnus on July 18, 2016.