Position Defense Playing career Role Ice hockey defenseman Weight 89 kg | Shot Left Name Joe Lavin Height 1.85 m Salary 65,000 USD (2013) | |
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Born July 17, 1989 (age 35)
Shrewsbury, MA, USA ( 1989-07-17 ) Played for Rockford IceHogs
Providence Bruins NHL Draft 126th overall, 2007
Chicago Blackhawks Education University of Notre Dame, Providence College Number 6 (Rockford IceHogs / Defenseman), 36 (Providence Bruins / Defenseman) Similar People Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews, Ted Dent, Andrew Allen, Bruce Cassidy | ||
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Joseph Lavin (born July 17, 1989) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 5th round (126th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
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On April 11, 2011 the Chicago Blackhawks signed Lavin to a two-year entry level contract. He played exclusively with the Blackhawks AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs.
On July 15, 2013, after he was released from the Blackhawks as a free agent, Lavin was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Springfield Falcons. On February 7, 2014, unable to make the Falcons roster and playing with ECHL affiliate, the Evansville IceMen, Lavin was traded by Springfield to the Providence Bruins for future considerations.
Lavin now resides in Dallas and works as an associate in the energy industry.