Position Right Wing Role Ice hockey player Shoots Right Height 1.8 m | National team United States Salary 900,000 USD (2015) Name Lee Stempniak | |
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Born February 4, 1983 (age 41)
West Seneca, NY, USA ( 1983-02-04 ) Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) NHL team
Former teams New Jersey Devils
St. Louis Blues
Toronto Maple Leafs
Phoenix Coyotes
Calgary Flames
Pittsburgh Penguins
New York Rangers
Winnipeg Jets NHL Draft 148th overall, 2003
St. Louis Blues Spouse Lindsay Stempniak (m. 2010) Current team New Jersey Devils (#20 / Right wing) Education Dartmouth College, Saint Francis High School Similar People Michael Cammalleri, Mark Giordano, Kyle Palmieri, Jiri Tlusty, Andrew Ladd | ||
Stempniak fights his way to flip one in
Lee Edward Stempniak (born February 4, 1983) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Stempniak graduated from St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York, in 2001, and played his college hockey at Dartmouth College.
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- Stempniak fights his way to flip one in
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- Early life
- St Louis Blues
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Phoenix Coyotes
- Calgary Flames
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- New York Rangers
- Winnipeg Jets
- New Jersey Devils
- Boston Bruins
- Carolina Hurricanes
- References
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Early life
Stempniak lived near an ice hockey rink where he knew the owner would let him practice whenever he could. After high school, he wanted to continue to play hockey, but his parents wanted him to go to college. Stempniak went to the only college that showed interest in him, Dartmouth. At Dartmouth, he majored in economics. He became a top player for the Big Green ice hockey team and was named a two-time All American, as well as his team's captain.
St. Louis Blues
Stempniak was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the fifth round, 148th overall, at the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He led the team in goals in his first full season (2006–07), with 27, despite being just 23 years of age. He and David Backes joined Jay McClement to form one of the NHL's youngest lines.
Toronto Maple Leafs
On November 24, 2008, Stempniak was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Alexander Steen and Carlo Colaiacovo. Stempniak wore number 12 in Toronto.
Phoenix Coyotes
On March 3, 2010, Stempniak was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes for Matt Jones and a fourth- and seventh-round draft pick 2010. Twelve days later, Stempniak was named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week, scoring five goals in three games, all in victories for the Coyotes. On April 1, 2010, Stempniak earned the NHL's Player of the Month honor for March after scoring 13 goals since the trade to Phoenix.
On August 30, 2010, Stempniak signed a two-year contract extension with the Coyotes.
Calgary Flames
On August 29, 2011, the Coyotes traded Stempniak to the Calgary Flames for Daymond Langkow. He went on to record 14 goals with 14 assists during 61 games in 2011–12. On June 29, 2012, Stempniak re-signed with the Flames on a two-year, $5 million deal.
Pittsburgh Penguins
During the 2013–14 season, on March 5, 2014, Stempniak was dealt at the NHL trade deadline to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a third-round draft pick. In 21 games with the club, Stempniak recorded 11 points in 21 games. He also had 3 points in 13 playoff games.
New York Rangers
On July 19, 2014, Stempniak agreed to join his sixth NHL team, signing a one-year contract as a free agent with the New York Rangers. In the 2014–15 season, Stempniak was primarily used by the Rangers in a bottom six role, compiling nine goals and 18 points in 53 games.
Winnipeg Jets
On March 1, 2015, Stempniak was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Carl Klingberg.
Stempniak scored the first playoff goal in Winnipeg since 1996 when he beat Anaheim's Frederik Andersen in the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarter Finals for a 1-0 Jets lead.
New Jersey Devils
On September 16, 2015, Stempniak agreed to join the New Jersey Devils on a professional tryout. He was signed by the Devils to a one-year contract worth $850,000 on October 3, 2015. In the 2015–16 season, Stempniak made a seamless transition to provide instant value to the Devils. In a scoring role, Stempniak was leading the Devils with 41 points in 63 games, having his best offensive season since 2010.
Boston Bruins
Stempniak was traded for a third consecutive season at the trade deadline to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a second-round and fourth-round pick on February 29, 2016. Stempniak finished out the season scoring 10 points in 19 games.
Carolina Hurricanes
Unable to help the Bruins into the post-season, Stempniak familiarly approached the off-season as a free agent. Following a successful individual year, on July 1, 2016, Stempniak was promptly signed to a two-year contract to join his 10th NHL club, the Carolina Hurricanes.