Nick Naumenko

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Nick Naumenko
Nicholas Naumenko - Fribourg-Gotteron vs. SC Langnau, 15.01.2010.jpg
Born (1974-07-07) July 7, 1974 (age 50)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Right
Played for Worcester IceCats
Utah Grizzlies
Las Vegas Thunder
Kansas City Blades
Cleveland Lumberjacks
Portland Pirates
Adler Mannheim
Kassel Huskies
Hershey Bears
Chicago Wolves
Grand Rapids Griffins
HC Ambrì-Piotta
SCL Tigers
NHL draft 182nd overall, 1992
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 19962010

Nicholas Naumenko (born July 7, 1974) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He most notably played in the International Hockey League (IHL) and American Hockey League (AHL) before finishing his career with Europe in the Swiss National League A (NLA).

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Playing career

Naumenko was drafted in the eighth round, 182nd overall, in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. Naumenko played his college hockey at the University of North Dakota from 1992–96, during his time at UND he played in 146 game for the Fighting Sioux scoring 38 goals and adding 102 assists. [1] Prior to college hockey he played two seasons in the USHL for the Rochester Mustangs and Dubuque Fighting Saints.

Nick's younger brother Gregg Naumenko is also a professional ice hockey goaltender who played two games in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim during the 2000–01 season.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1990–91 Rochester Mustangs USHL 39781538
1991–92Rochester MustangsUSHL20461024
1991–92 Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL24619254
1992–93 U. of North Dakota WCHA 3810243426
1993–94 U. of North DakotaWCHA324222622
1994–95 U. of North DakotaWCHA3913263978
1995–96 U. of North DakotaWCHA3711304152
1996–97 Worcester IceCats AHL 54622287210000
1997–98 Worcester IceCatsAHL7112344663111789
1998–99 Utah Grizzlies IHL 2043720
1998–99 Las Vegas Thunder IHL345162137
1998–99 Kansas City Blades IHL213811431234
1999–00 Kansas City BladesIHL549273679
2000–01 Cleveland Lumberjacks IHL77545506040004
2001–02 Portland Pirates AHL7515355040
2002–03 Adler Mannheim DEL 396172346812310
2003–04 Kassel Huskies DEL2345928
2003–04 Utah GrizzliesAHL465152039
2004–05 Utah GrizzliesAHL60006
2004–05 Hershey Bears AHL408122018
2005–06 Chicago Wolves AHL391161729
2006–07 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL60338
2006–07 HC Ambrì-Piotta NLA 297202732
2006–07 EHC Biel NLB 51346
2007–08 HC Ambrì-PiottaNLA4410283860
2008–09 HC Ambrì-PiottaNLA4010273742
2009–10 SCL Tigers NLA506222830
AHL totals33747137184275121788
IHL totals206269912519171238

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team 1992–93
All-WCHA First Team 1994–95, 1995–96
AHL
All-Star Game 2002 [2]

References

  1. "Nick Naumenko's player profile". hockeydb.com. February 3, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2012.
  2. "Canadian All-Stars 13, Planet USA All-Stars 11". American Hockey League. February 14, 2002. Retrieved February 1, 2019.