Linden Vey

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Linden Vey
2023-12-17 Eisbaren Berlin gegen Adler Mannheim (Deutsche Eishockey-Liga 2023-24) by Sandro Halank-025.jpg
Vey in December 2023
Born (1991-07-17) July 17, 1991 (age 34)
Wakaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Right wing/Centre
Shoots Right
DEL team
Former teams
Adler Mannheim
Los Angeles Kings
Vancouver Canucks
Calgary Flames
Barys Astana
ZSC Lions
CSKA Moscow
SKA Saint Petersburg
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL draft 96th overall, 2009
Los Angeles Kings
Playing career 2011present

Linden Vey (born July 17, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for Adler Mannheim of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Vey previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings, the latter of which drafted him in the fourth round, 96th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

On June 28, 2014, Vey was traded by the Los Angeles Kings to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a second-round pick at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft (ultimately used to select Roland McKeown). [1] He scored his first NHL goal on October 11, 2014, against Viktor Fasth of the Edmonton Oilers. On October 5, 2015, Vey was placed on waivers by the Canucks. He cleared waivers the following day and was assigned to the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL).

On July 5, 2016, Vey signed a one-year, two-way deal as a free agent with the Calgary Flames. [2] Vey was assigned to Calgary's AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat, to begin the 2016–17 season. As the team's top scorer, he scored 55 points in 61 games but was limited to just four scoreless games in his recall to the Flames.

On July 2, 2017, Vey signed a contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with Kazakh-based club Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). [3] Despite scoring 52 points in 50 games, Barys Astana missed the playoffs. As a result, Vey was granted his release and signed with ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League (NL) on January 18, 2018. [4] He played out the remainder of the season with the Lions, helping retain the Swiss championship.

On May 3, 2018, Vey opted to return to the KHL, signing a two-year contract as a free agent with CSKA Moscow. [5] In his first season with CSKA, Vey contributed with 31 assists and 43 points in 56 regular season games. He compiled 10 points in 18 playoff games to help CSKA claim the Gagarin Cup.

At the conclusion of his contract with CSKA, Vey signed as a free agent to a two-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg, on May 16, 2020. [6]

On May 5, 2023, Vey left Astana and the KHL at the conclusion of his contract and signed a one-year contract with German club, Adler Mannheim of the DEL. [7]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Pyeongchang
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2008 Canada

During the 2017–18 season, Vey was selected to represent Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Used in a depth role, Vey contributed with one assist in six games to help Canada claim the bronze medal.

Personal life

On June 5, 2016, Vey's father, Curtis and his mistress, Angela Nicholson, were convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. [8] The targets of the plot were Vey's mother, Brigitte, as well as Nicholson's husband. They were acquitted after a retrial in May 2019.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2006–07Beardy's Blackhawks AAA SMHL 4428447226
2006–07 Medicine Hat Tigers WHL 20002
2007–08 Medicine Hat TigersWHL4889172150112
2008–09 Medicine Hat TigersWHL7124487220112572
2009–10 Medicine Hat TigersWHL7224517534122688
2010–11 Medicine Hat TigersWHL69467011636151213258
2011–12 Manchester Monarchs AHL 741924431642460
2012–13 Manchester MonarchsAHL742245673242024
2013–14 Manchester MonarchsAHL431434482040224
2013–14 Los Angeles Kings NHL 180550
2014–15 Vancouver Canucks NHL751014241810000
2015–16 Utica Comets AHL26312158
2015–16 Vancouver CanucksNHL41411156
2016–17 Stockton Heat AHL611540554054152
2016–17 Calgary Flames NHL40000
2017–18 Barys Astana KHL 5017355264
2017–18 ZSC Lions NL 10246850224
2018–19 CSKA Moscow KHL56123143221837108
2019–20 CSKA MoscowKHL521335484741122
2020–21 SKA Saint Petersburg KHL414212512162358
2021–22 SKA Saint PetersburgKHL21561114
2021–22Barys Nur–SultanKHL2066121450334
2022–23 Barys AstanaKHL5718234138
2023–24 Adler Mannheim DEL 38831391670776
NHL totals1381430442410000
KHL totals29775157232211436142022

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2008 Canada Western U17 Bronze medal icon.svg60330
2018 Canada OG Bronze medal icon.svg60112
Junior totals60330
Senior totals60112

Awards and honours

AwardYear
WHL
East First All-Star Team 2011 [9]
Bob Clarke Trophy 2011
CHL Top Scorer2011
AHL
Rookie of the Month (February) 2012
KHL
All-Star Game 2018
Gagarin Cup (CSKA Moscow) 2019 [10]

References

  1. "Linden Vey acquired by Canucks". CBC Sports. June 28, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
  2. "Calgary Flames sign Linden Vey". flamesnation.ca. July 5, 2016. Archived from the original on July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  3. "Official! Linden Vey to Barys" (in Russian). Barys Astana. July 2, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2017.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "Lind Vey agrees to terms with ZSC". ZSC Lions . January 18, 2018. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
  5. "CSKA strengthen with signing of Linden Vey" (in Russian). HC CSKA Moscow. May 3, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  6. "Linden Vey in SKA!" (in Russian). SKA Saint Petersburg. May 16, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  7. "Vey signs in Mannheim" (in German). Adler Mannheim. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  8. MacLeod, Meredith (June 6, 2016). "Saskatchewan lovers convicted of plot to murder spouses". CTV News. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  9. "WHL East All-Stars and Awards". Western Hockey League. March 23, 2011. Archived from the original on April 26, 2011.
  10. "CSKA lifts the Gagarin Cup". Kontinental Hockey League . April 19, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2019.