Greg Stewart (ice hockey)

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Greg Stewart
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Born (1986-05-21) May 21, 1986 (age 37)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg; 14 st 6 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
NHL Draft 246th overall, 2004
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 20062016

Gregory John Stewart (born May 21, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. Stewart was born in Kitchener, Ontario.

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Playing career

Stewart was drafted in the eighth round, 246th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens from the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). On May 30, 2006, Greg signed a three-year entry level contract with the Canadiens. [1] Stewart made his professional debut in the 2006–07 playing the full season with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.

In the 2007–08 season, Stewart was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, for the majority of the year posting 10 goals in 69 games. On April 2, 2008, he was recalled from the Bulldogs and played his first NHL game on April 5, 2008, in the last game of the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. [2]

Demoted after 5 games with the Canadiens to the Bulldogs in the 2009–10 season. Appearing in 45 games with the Bulldogs for 10 points, Stewart was then loaned to the Chicago Wolves in exchange for Michael Vernace on March 10, 2010. [3]

On July 16, 2010, Stewart signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year contract. [4] Stewart played his first pre-season game for Edmonton on September 21, 2010. He scored the game-winning goal, as the Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2. [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2001–02 Waterloo Siskins MWJHL 20220
2002–03Waterloo Wolves Midget AAA AH
2002–03Waterloo SiskinsMWJHL10112
2003–04 Peterborough Petes OHL 58461076
2004–05 Peterborough PetesOHL681618341111433620
2005–06 Peterborough PetesOHL60241539831916730
2006–07 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 62815231261052736
2007–08 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 6910717137
2007–08 Montreal Canadiens NHL 10005
2008–09 Hamilton BulldogsAHL517101717021019
2008–09 Montreal CanadiensNHL200113220002
2009–10 Montreal CanadiensNHL500011
2009–10 Hamilton BulldogsAHL45551090
2009–10 Chicago Wolves AHL9101391001120
2010–11 Oklahoma City Barons AHL7461016108602221
2011–12 South Carolina Stingrays ECHL24751246733613
2012–13 Belfast Giants EIHL 3913193213640114
2013–14 Dundas Real McCoys ACH 64486770722
2014–15 Gander Flyers NSHL 811214
2014–15Dundas Real McCoysACH1127928624612
2015–16Dundas Real McCoysACH40221111120
AHL totals2482932615441813450
NHL totals260114820002

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References

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  2. "Canadiens finish season with win to set up first round with Bruins". CBS Sports . 5 April 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
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  4. "Oilers sign free agent Winger Stewart to one-year deal". The Sports Network. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  5. "Oilers edge Canucks 3-2". Archived from the original on 25 September 2010.