Brett Bellemore

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Brett Bellemore
Brett Bellemore 2013-1.jpg
Bellemore with the Charlotte Checkers in 2013
Born (1988-06-25) June 25, 1988 (age 36)
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Right
Played for Carolina Hurricanes
Kunlun Red Star
Esbjerg Energy
NHL draft 162nd overall, 2007
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2008–2019

Brett Bellemore (born June 25, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played with Esbjerg Energy in the Metal Ligaen (DEN). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Carolina Hurricanes. Bellemore was selected in the 6th round, 162nd overall, by the Hurricanes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Bellemore played major junior with the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League before he was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on May 15, 2008. [1]

On July 8, 2011, Bellemore signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The contract was worth $525,000 per year at the NHL level and $70,000 per year at the AHL level. [2]

On June 28, 2013, Bellemore signed a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the Hurricanes. [3]

After 6 seasons within the Hurricanes organization, Bellemore became a free agent. Unable to secure a contract, Bellemore began training with the New York Rangers after receiving a try-out to training camp on September 9, 2015. [4] After his release from the Rangers pre-season roster, Bellemore agreed to a one-year AHL contract with the Providence Bruins, affiliate to the Boston Bruins on October 9, 2015. [5]

For a second consecutive season, Bellemore faced free agency in the off-season. On July 24, 2016, Bellemore opted to continue his career in the Kontinental Hockey League, signing a one-year deal with Chinese entrant, HC Kunlun Red Star. [6]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06 Plymouth Whalers OHL 4600016100000
2006–07 Plymouth WhalersOHL5001212502005528
2007–08 Plymouth WhalersOHL56618247040228
2007–08 Albany River Rats AHL 4000650006
2008–09 Plymouth WhalersOHL2921012391112316
2008–09 Albany River RatsAHL60004—————
2009–10 Albany River RatsAHL751678180112
2010–11 Charlotte Checkers AHL712810741611212
2011–12 Charlotte CheckersAHL76191060—————
2012–13 Charlotte CheckersAHL68211138750116
2012–13 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 80227—————
2013–14 Carolina HurricanesNHL6426845—————
2014–15 Carolina HurricanesNHL49281027—————
2015–16 Providence Bruins AHL561564130000
2016–17 Kunlun Red Star KHL 59411152950114
2017–18 Kunlun Red StarKHL1100014—————
2017–18 KRS Heilongjiang VHL 31010—————
2018–19 Esbjerg Energy DEN 171451870118
NHL totals1214162079—————

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References

  1. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Brett Bellemore". Carolina Hurricanes. May 15, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2011.
  2. ↑ Briefs | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper Archived September 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Canes agree to terms with Brett Bellemore". Carolina Hurricanes. June 28, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Yandle says his shoulder is 100%; ex-cane Bellemore skating with Rangers". NorthJersey.com. September 9, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ Mark Divver (October 9, 2015). "Bellemore signs with the Providence Bruins". Twitter . Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Kunlun has signed contract with Bellemore, Picard, two others" (in Russian). rsport.ru. July 24, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
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