Jeff Woywitka

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Jeff Woywitka
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Born (1983-09-01) September 1, 1983 (age 41)
Vermilion, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 227 lb (103 kg; 16 st 3 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for St. Louis Blues
Dallas Stars
New York Rangers
NHL draft 27th overall, 2001
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 20032015

Jeffrey Woywitka (born September 1, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, and New York Rangers.

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Playing career

Woywitka was drafted from the Red Deer Rebels in the first round, 27th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. After reporting to Philadelphia's AHL affiliate for his first professional season in 03–04, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers midway through the season along with a first round pick (Rob Schremp) in 2004 and a third round pick (Danny Syvret) in 2005 in exchange for Mike Comrie.

In 2005, he was traded by the Edmonton Oilers along with Eric Brewer and Doug Lynch to the St. Louis Blues for 2000 league MVP, Chris Pronger. [1] On July 7, 2009, Woywitka signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars, which ended when Woywitka entered the free agency on July 1, 2011.

On August 15, 2011, Woywitka signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. [2] At the commencement of the 2011–12 season, Woywitka failed to make the opening night roster for the Canadiens, and was placed on waivers with the intent to be reassigned to their AHL affiliate. The following day on October 6, 2011, Woywitka was claimed off waivers by the New York Rangers, where he was subsequently used primarily as a depth defenseman appearing in 27 games for 6 points.

On July 2, 2012, he returned to the St. Louis Blues as an unrestricted free agent on a one-year contract. [3]

Woywitka played for Augsburger Panther of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga for the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons before retiring. [4] [5]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1999–2000 Red Deer Rebels WHL 67412164040332
2000–01 Red Deer RebelsWHL727283511322281025
2001–02 Red Deer RebelsWHL72142337109232101222
2002–03 Red Deer RebelsWHL571636526523191025
2003–04 Philadelphia Phantoms AHL 2906651
2003–04 Toronto Roadrunners AHL53418224130002
2004–05 Edmonton Roadrunners AHL806202684
2005–06 St. Louis Blues NHL 2602225
2005–06 Peoria Rivermen AHL53114155840004
2006–07 Peoria RivermenAHL410181820
2006–07 St. Louis BluesNHL3416712
2007–08 Peoria RivermenAHL5210203035
2007–08 St. Louis BluesNHL2726812
2008–09 St. Louis BluesNHL65315185740000
2008–09 Peoria RivermenAHL70772
2009–10 Dallas Stars NHL3603311
2010–11 Dallas StarsNHL63291124
2011–12 New York Rangers NHL271568
2011–12 Connecticut Whale AHL60336
2012–13 Peoria RivermenAHL341101122
2013–14 Augsburger Panther DEL 3536983
2014–15 Augsburger PantherDEL522182068
AHL totals3552211613831970006
NHL totals2789465514940000

International

YearTeamEvent GPGAPtsPIM
2000 Canada Pacific U17 52134
2003 Canada WJC 61120
Junior totals113254

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL
East Second All-Star Team 2002
East First All-Star Team 2003
Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy 2003
CHL Third All-Star team2003

References

  1. "Oilers swing trade for Pronger". CBC. August 3, 2005. Retrieved October 23, 2008.
  2. "Canadiens sign Jeff Woywitka to one-year deal". Montreal Canadiens . August 15, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  3. "Blues sign defenseman Jeff Woywitka". St. Louis Blues. July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
  4. "Panther reagieren auf Ausfälle und holen Jeff Woywitka" [Panthers react to failures and get Jeff Woywitka] (in German). Augsburg Panthers. November 4, 2013.
  5. "Jeff Woywitka To Continue Career In Germany". TheHockeyHouse.net. November 4, 2013.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Philadelphia Flyers' first round draft pick
2001
Succeeded by