Drew Schiestel

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Drew Schiestel
Drew Schiestel Hamilton.jpg
Schiestel with the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2013
Born (1989-03-09) March 9, 1989 (age 34)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 193 lb (88 kg; 13 st 11 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
ACH team
Former teams
Hamilton Steelhawks
Portland Pirates
Rochester Americans
Texas Stars
Hamilton Bulldogs
Düsseldorfer EG
Rungsted IK
Fehérvár AV19
Lørenskog IK
KHL Medveščak Zagreb
Cardiff Devils
Coventry Blaze
NHL Draft 59th overall, 2007
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2009present

Drew Schiestel (born March 9, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for Allan Cup Hockey (ACH) side Hamilton Steelhawks. He was previously with the Coventry Blaze in the British Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Schiestel also played for fellow EIHL side Cardiff Devils.

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Playing career

Schiestel was originally selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round (59th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and played within the Sabres organization predominantly with AHL affiliates, the Portland Pirates and the Rochester Americans. On July 29, 2013, Schiestel signed as a free agent to a one-year AHL contract to return to his native Hamilton with the Bulldogs. [1]

On August 30, 2014, Schiestel left North America as a free agent and signed his first contract abroad in Germany on a one-year contract with Düsseldorfer EG of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. [2] Schiestel continued his European career after one season in Germany, signing with Danish club Rungsted IK of the Metal Ligaen on August 21, 2015.

After two seasons in Europe, Schiestel opted to return to North America for the 2016–17 season, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Indy Fuel of the ECHL on October 6, 2016. [3] In the 2016-17 season with the Fuel, Schiestel appeared in just 14 games with 5 assists before opting to return abroad, signing a one-year deal with Hungary's Fehérvár AV19 of the Austrian Hockey League.

In November 2018, Schiestel moved to the UK to sign for the Cardiff Devils - later winning the 2018–19 play-off title with the club.

In June 2019, Schiestel moved to league counterparts, the Coventry Blaze. [4] On September 6, 2019, Schiestel was named as the Blaze captain for the 2019-20 EIHL season. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06 Mississauga IceDogs OHL 4014542
2006–07 Mississauga IceDogsOHL66615214050662
2007–08 Niagara IceDogsOHL6882937401016710
2008–09 Niagara IceDogsOHL63103848751226814
2009–10 Portland Pirates AHL 52111121940000
2010–11 Portland PiratesAHL455182332
2011–12 Rochester Americans AHL432101212
2011–12 Texas Stars AHL160558
2012–13 Rochester AmericansAHL351231630002
2012–13 Greenville Road Warriors ECHL 30000
2013–14 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL4926837
2013–14 Wheeling Nailers ECHL61120
2014–15 Düsseldorfer EG DEL 48191032120334
2015–16 Rungsted IK ML 403151824
2016–17 Indy Fuel ECHL140559
2016–17 Fehérvár AV19 EBEL 324141816
2017–18 Lørenskog IK GET 313161922
2017–18 KHL Medveščak Zagreb EBEL5022261238
2018–19 Cardiff Devils EIHL 40611171840332
2019–20 Coventry Blaze EIHL382171922
AHL totals24011526312470002

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References

  1. "Bulldogs sign Hamilton native Drew Schiestel". Hamilton Bulldogs. 2013-07-29. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
  2. "DEG commit to defender Drew Schiestel" (in German). Düsseldorfer EG. 2014-08-30. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
  3. "Transactions for October 6". ECHL. 2016-10-06. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  4. "Stewart secures playoff champion Schiestel". Coventry Blaze. June 14, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  5. "Schiestel named Blaze captain". Coventry Blaze. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.