Corbin McPherson

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Corbin McPherson
Born (1988-09-07) September 7, 1988 (age 34)
Folsom, California, U.S.
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for Albany Devils
NHL Draft 87th overall, 2007
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 20122016

Corbin McPherson (born September 7, 1988) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played his entire professional career with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL). McPherson was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round, 87th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

McPherson attended Colgate University where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I ice hockey with the Colgate Raiders. In his senior year he was named as one of the team's three captains for the 2011–12 season. [1]

On March 20, 2012, the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League signed McPherson to an amateur tryout agreement. [2] He played the next two seasons in Albany, posting a +16 rating to lead the team during the 2013–14 AHL season.

On July 4, 2014, the New Jersey Devils rewarded McPherson with his first NHL deal, agreeing on a one-year, two-way contract. [3]

Following the 2015–16 season, McPherson announced his retirement from professional hockey after four seasons.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07 Cowichan Valley Capitals BCHL 444101463
2007–08 Cowichan Valley CapitalsBCHL553141784
2008–09 Colgate University ECAC 3705550
2009–10 Colgate UniversityECAC3526820
2010–11 Colgate UniversityECAC41461036
2011–12 Colgate UniversityECAC39461028
2011–12 Albany Devils AHL 90112
2012–13 Albany DevilsAHL7225743
2013–14 Albany DevilsAHL69010104140006
2014–15 Albany DevilsAHL7318968
2015–16 Albany DevilsAHL642683840222
AHL totals2875303519280228

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
ECAC All-Academic Team 2010, 2011, 2012

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References

  1. "Colgate men's preview". ECAC Hockey. October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
  2. "Devils sign McPherson to ATO". Albany Devils. March 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
  3. "Devils address offensive needs through free agency". nhlfiles.com. July 4, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.