Leigh Salters

Last updated
Leigh Salters
Leigh Salters (cropped).jpg
Salters with the London Knights in 2010
Born (1989-03-27) March 27, 1989 (age 34)
London, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Worcester Sharks
Syracuse Crunch
Florida Everblades
Charlotte Checkers
Nottingham Panthers
Braehead Clan
Cardiff Devils
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 20102016

Leigh Salters (born March 27, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Contents

Career

Prior to turning professional, Salters played five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Guelph Storm and London Knights. [1] featuring in 250 games, where he scored 34 goals and assisted on 50 others whilst being assessed 379 PIM

In the summer of 2010, San Jose Sharks invited Salters to their pre-season training camp, where he was assigned to their AHL team, Worcester Sharks before being traded to Syracuse Crunch in the AHL where he registered 3 points in 52 games and picked up 111 penalty minutes. He was assessed 17 fighting majors during the season trying to cement his position on the roster for next season.

At the end of the 2010-11 season, he was released and was subsequently signed by Florida Everblades in the ECHL on May 9, where he would spend the next two seasons, being called up to the Charlotte Checkers once.

Over the two seasons, he would play in 97 games, he would contribute 29 goals and 28 assists whilst picking up 188 penalty minutes. He fought 15 times over his two seasons in the ECHL,

On June 10, 2013, the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League announced the signing of Salters for the upcoming season. During his time in England, Salters picked up the Nottingham Panthers Supporters Club Player of the Month award for September along with Most Entertaining Player of the Season. He played in 58 games and scored 26 goals and 33 assists whilst picking up 124 penalty minutes.

For the start of the 2014/15 season Salters signed with Glasgow-based club, the Braehead Clan. Wearing the number 24, Leigh established himself as one of the top hard-hitting forwards in the EIHL by picking up a total of 50 Penalty in Minutes during the month of October alone. [2] On January 17, 2015, Salters scored the 4th goal in a 6–2 win over Gardiner conference rivals Dundee Stars, which was the Braehead Clan's 1,000th goal in all EIHL competitions. [3]

In the 2015-16 season, Salters moved to the Cardiff Devils.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06 Guelph Storm OHL 49268601300010
2006–07 Guelph StormOHL560559730006
2007–08 Guelph StormOHL591011219280006
2008–09 Guelph StormOHL1214513-----
2008–09 London Knights OHL24336411421312
2009–10 London KnightsOHL56182139761043719
2010–11 Worcester Sharks AHL 10002
2010–11 Syracuse Crunch AHL52123111
2011–12 Florida Everblades ECHL 441411251101340429
2012–13 Florida EverbladesECHL531517327871342
2012–13 Charlotte Checkers AHL10000
2013–14 Nottingham Panthers EIHL 4620234310520002
2014–15 Braehead Clan EIHL5030336310620000
2015–16 Cardiff Devils EIHL441517328220110
OHL totals25034508437948641053
ECHL totals972928571882053831
AHL totals54123113
EIHL totals140657313829360112

Related Research Articles

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

Richard Jackman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Jackman was born in Toronto, Ontario.

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

Jared John Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is an assistant coach for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).

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

David Gregory Ling is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Ling was selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the 7th round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.

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

Matt Nickerson is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who last played for Finnish second tier side TuTo Turku. He previously played for three teams in the UK's EIHL.

Mario Larocque is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman.

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

Zackary John Fitzgerald is an American former professional ice hockey player. He was most recently the head coach and director of hockey operations for the Glasgow Clan of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

Joe Grimaldi is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.

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

Timothy Todd Wallace is an American professional ice hockey center and ice hockey coach. He is currently signed to National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) side Milton Keynes Lightning as Player/Coach and Director of Hockey Development.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sean McAslan</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1980)

Sean McAslan is a Canadian former ice hockey who last played for the Nottingham Panthers in the UK.

Kenton Smith is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

Jamie Fritsch is an American former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for Braehead Clan, Scotland of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). He played in one National Hockey League (NHL) game with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2008–09 season.

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

Jay Rosehill is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Rosehill was mostly known as an enforcer in hockey. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stefan Della Rovere</span> Canadian professional ice hockey player

Stefan Gabriel Della Rovere is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing under contract with Heilbronner Falken of the DEL2. Della Rovere was drafted in the seventh round, 204th overall, by the Washington Capitals in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Glasgow Clan</span> Ice hockey team in Renfrew, Scotland

Glasgow Clan is a Scottish professional ice hockey team. It was formed in 2010 as the UK Elite Ice Hockey League expanded into the west of Scotland market, and are based at the Braehead Arena in Renfrewshire. It is one of three Scottish clubs playing in the top British league alongside Dundee Stars and the Fife Flyers.

Jade Galbraith is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

The 2010–11 Elite Ice Hockey League season started on 25 August 2010, with the annual Charity Shield match between Coventry Blaze and Belfast Giants. The game took place at 7.30 pm on 25 August 2010. The match ended in 4–2 victory for the Giants.

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

Tyler Shattock is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player. He last played for the Braehead Clan of the Elite Ice Hockey League in the United Kingdom. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manchester Storm (2015–)</span> British ice hockey team

The Manchester Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League and are based at Planet Ice in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

Ryan Finnerty is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is currently General Manager and co-owner of Manchester Storm in the EIHL.

The 2018–19 EIHL season was the 16th season of the Elite Ice Hockey League. The regular season commenced on 8 September 2018 and ended on 31 March 2019, with the playoffs following in April 2019. The two-time reigning league champions were the Cardiff Devils, who won both the regular season and playoff titles in 2017–18.

References

  1. "Leigh Salters player profile". American Hockey League. 2011-12-12. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  2. "Leigh Salters player profile". Elite Ice Hockey League. 2015-01-18. Retrieved 2015-01-18.
  3. "MILESTONE: 1000 EIHL GOALS". Braehead Clan. 2015-01-17. Retrieved 2015-01-18.