Darroll Powe

Last updated
Darroll Powe
Darroll Powe.jpg
Powe with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 2014
Born (1985-06-22) June 22, 1985 (age 39)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Philadelphia Flyers
Minnesota Wild
New York Rangers
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2007–2015

Darroll Bradley Powe (born June 22, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, and New York Rangers.

Contents

Playing career

Powe attended Princeton University and, while earning his degree in sociology, [1] played on its hockey team for four years. He was an alternate captain in his junior year, and captain in his senior year. [2]

The Philadelphia Flyers signed the undrafted Powe as a free agent on May 9, 2008, [3] after Powe had played on the Flyers American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, in 2006–07 and 2007–08. Powe made his NHL debut on October 24, 2008, against the New Jersey Devils. [4] After being sent back down to the Phantoms, Powe returned to the Flyers lineup for good in December and played the remainder of the 2008–09 season with the Flyers. [4] On December 9, 2008, he scored his first career NHL goal against Yann Danis of the New York Islanders. [5] A restricted free agent following the 2009–10 season, Powe signed a one-year contract on July 22, 2010. [6]

Powe is generally regarded to be a role player and has excellent penalty killing skills. Another of his strengths is his forechecking prowess.

On June 27, 2011, the Flyers traded Powe to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. [7] After the trade, on July 5, 2011, Powe signed a contract with the Wild worth $3.2 million during three years. [8]

On February 4, 2013, Powe was traded by the Wild, along with forward Nick Palmieri, to the New York Rangers in exchange for veteran forward Mike Rupp. [9]

On August 13, 2014, Powe signed a one-year contract with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and served as an alternate captain that season. [10] He retired following the season. [11]

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2003–04 Princeton Tigers ECAC 2945928—————
2004–05 Princeton TigersECAC3052741—————
2005–06 Princeton TigersECAC276101648—————
2006–07 Princeton TigersECAC3413152863—————
2006–07 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 1122420—————
2007–08 Philadelphia PhantomsAHL7691423133101016
2008–09 Philadelphia PhantomsAHL843720—————
2008–09 Philadelphia Flyers NHL 6065113561237
2009–10 Philadelphia FlyersNHL63961554230116
2010–11 Philadelphia FlyersNHL817101741110114
2011–12 Minnesota Wild NHL82671357—————
2012–13 Minnesota WildNHL80009—————
2012–13 New York Rangers NHL340001830000
2013–14 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL73131124106—————
2013–14 New York RangersNHL10000—————
2014–15 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL43591449—————
NHL totals3292828562144314517

Personal life

Powe was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but lived his adolescence in Ottawa, Ontario. He attended Earl of March Secondary School. [11]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ian Laperrière</span> Canadian- American ice hockey player

Ian Laperrière is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as the current head coach for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the American Hockey League affiliate and primary development team for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Hall</span> American ice hockey player (born 1980)

Adam John Hall is an American former professional ice hockey player. A second round selection of the Nashville Predators in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Hall played in the National Hockey League for the Nashville Predators, New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. He finished his career in the National League (NL), playing three seasons for HC Ambrì-Piotta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Richards (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1985)

Michael Richards is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Richards played 11 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons, spending time with the Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and Washington Capitals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Danny Syvret</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Danny Syvret is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 59 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Syvret was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Todd Fedoruk</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Todd Julian Fedoruk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for six different teams. Todd has Ukrainian origin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Malone</span> American ice hockey player (born 1979)

Ryan Gregory Malone, nicknamed "Bugsy", is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers. In 2003, he became the first Pittsburgh-born and trained player to suit up for the Penguins in an NHL game.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Fritsche</span> Swiss-American ice hockey player

Daniel J. Fritsche is a Swiss-American former professional ice hockey forward. He played for Genève-Servette HC, HC Lugano and the ZSC Lions in the National League (NL) and in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Rangers and the Minnesota Wild.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Rupp</span> American ice hockey player (born 1980)

Michael Ryan Rupp is an American former professional ice hockey center. He has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Laliberté</span> Ice hockey player

David Laliberté is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played 11 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) while a member of the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2009–10 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kris Newbury</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Kris Newbury is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with the Deseronto Bulldogs in the Eastern Ontario Super Hockey League

The 2007–08 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 41st season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers went from the worst team in the league during the previous season to the Eastern Conference Finals, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in five games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Moore (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player and coach

Gregory Moore is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He most recently served as the head coach of the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets and for the Augsburger Panther of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

The 2004–05 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 38th season in the National Hockey League (NHL), however its games were canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The other 29 teams did not play either due to the labor dispute.

The 2008–09 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 42nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flyers lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games.

Jared Ross is an American former professional ice hockey center. When he debuted with the Philadelphia Flyers at the beginning of the 2008–09 season, he became the first player born and trained in the state of Alabama to play in the NHL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Palmieri</span> American ice hockey player (born 1989)

Nicholas Palmieri is an American former professional ice hockey player. He was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third-round of the 2007 NHL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Holmstrom</span> American ice hockey player

Benjamin Scott Holmstrom is an American former professional ice hockey center. He played 7 National Hockey League (NHL) games with the Philadelphia Flyers. He previously captained the Adirondack Phantoms and Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League (AHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harry Zolnierczyk</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Harrison Zolnierczyk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. Zolnierczyk was never drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL) but played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators.

The 2012–13 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 86th season of play and their 87th season overall. The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 48 due to a lockout. The lockout ended on January 5 when the NHL and NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) reached an agreement. The Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, but were defeated by the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. After the Rangers' season ended, John Tortorella was fired as head coach.

The 2013–14 Minnesota Wild season was the 14th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 25, 1997.

References

  1. ↑ "2006-07 Princeton Tigers roster". collegehockeystats.net. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  2. ↑ "Powe clicks for Flyers on Richards line". philly.com. Retrieved 2010-10-25.
  3. ↑ "Flyers Sign Forwards Klotz and Powe". Philadelphia Flyers. May 9, 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Darroll Powe Official Player Page - 2008–2009 Game Log". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on 2009-03-05. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  5. ↑ "Recap: NY Islanders @ Philadelphia - 12/09/2008". Philadelphia Flyers. Archived from the original on 2009-02-17. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
  6. ↑ "Powe signs one year contract". Philadelphia Flyers. 2009-07-22. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
  7. ↑ "Flyers trade again; send Powe to Wild for third-round pick". The Sports Network . Retrieved 27 June 2011.
  8. ↑ "Wild sign Powe, Taffe to contracts". Fox News. July 5, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Rangers send Rupp to Wild for Powe, Palmieri". The Sports Network. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
  10. ↑ "Former Flyer Darroll Powe signs with Phantoms". CSNPhilly.com. August 13, 2014. Archived from the original on August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  11. 1 2 Kveton, Adam (May 6, 2016). "Concussions bring NHL player back home to Kanata". Ottawa Community News. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.