Shane Harper (ice hockey)

Last updated

Shane Harper
Shane Harper (cropped).jpg
Harper with the Chicago Wolves in 2015
Born (1989-02-01) February 1, 1989 (age 35)
Valencia, California, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Right
ECHL team
Former teams		 Adirondack Thunder
Florida Panthers
Lada Togliatti
Örebro HK
Brynäs IF
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2010–present

Shane Harper (born February 1, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL. He is the brother of model-actress Christen Harper who is engaged to Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions.

Contents

Playing career

Shane Harper grew up playing hockey in the greater Los Angeles area. [1] As a youth, he played in the 2002 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Anaheim Junior Ducks minor ice hockey team. [2]

Prior to turning professional, Harper played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League with the Everett Silvertips where he was named to the Western Conference Second All-Star Team for his outstanding play during the 2009–10 WHL season. [3]

Career

On March 4, 2010, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Harper to a three-year, entry-level contract. [4]

On June 12, 2013, he was traded from the Flyers to the New York Islanders, along with a 2014 4th-round draft pick, for the rights to defenseman Mark Streit. [5]

Harper was not tendered a new contract with the Islanders and on September 9, 2013, he was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. [6] In the 2014–15 season with the Wolves, Harper placed third in the League with 32 goals, for 50 points in 75 games.

On July 1, 2015, Harper secured an NHL contract, signing a one-year, two-way contract as a free agent with the Florida Panthers. [7]

Coming out of training camp in 2016, Harper made the Panthers initial 23-man roster. Harper made his NHL debut in a season opener against the New Jersey Devils. [8] On October 22, 2016, Harper scored his first goal in the NHL and later would add another, a game-winner for the Panthers, against the Colorado Avalanche. [9] Having appeared in 14 games with the Panthers for 3 points, Harper was reassigned to new AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. He collected 19 points in 39 games before on March 1, 2017, he was traded by the Panthers to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Reece Scarlett. [10]

As a free agent from the Devils, Harper was unable to earn another NHL contract over the summer. On October 2, 2017, he signed his first contract abroad, agreeing to a one-year deal with HC Lada Togliatti of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). [11] In 36 games over the 2017–18 season, Harper contributed with four goals and 11 points in a checking-line role.

In the off-season, Harper left Russia, agreeing to a two-year contract with Swedish club, Örebro HK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), on June 21, 2018. [12]

Following three seasons in the SHL, Harper returned to North America as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year ECHL contract with the Adirondack Thunder on July 9, 2021. [13] As an alternate captain with the Thunder, Harper posted 22 goals and 52 points in 48 regular season games. At the conclusion of the regular season with Adirondack, Harper was signed to a professional try-out contract with AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, on April 29, 2022. [14]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2005–06 Everett Silvertips WHL 626410851010
2006–07 Everett SilvertipsWHL58312152381230
2007–08 Everett SilvertipsWHL711726431840220
2008–09 Everett SilvertipsWHL723234661050440
2009–10 Everett SilvertipsWHL7242388038764106
2009–10 Adirondack Phantoms AHL 51012—————
2010–11 Greenville Road Warriors ECHL 48222345201146102
2010–11 Adirondack PhantomsAHL201234—————
2011–12 Adirondack PhantomsAHL7013142743—————
2012–13 Trenton Titans ECHL151413272—————
2012–13 Adirondack PhantomsAHL48551035—————
2013–14 Chicago Wolves AHL63132033892350
2014–15 Chicago WolvesAHL753218501450444
2015–16 Portland Pirates AHL591225371852020
2016–17 Florida Panthers NHL 1421318—————
2016–17 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL39712196—————
2016–17 Albany Devils AHL191232—————
2017–18 HC Lada Togliatti KHL 36471113—————
2018–19 Örebro HK SHL 52919281421010
2019–20 Örebro HKSHL501514298—————
2020–21 Brynäs IF SHL26581335—————
2021–22 Adirondack Thunder ECHL4822305218—————
2021–22 Utica Comets AHL20004—————
2022–23 Adirondack ThunderECHL652253752051342
2023 Team Bourque 3ICE 88412——————
2023–24 Adirondack ThunderECHL56193756241869152
NHL totals1421318—————
KHL totals36471113—————
SHL totals1282941705721010

Awards and honors

AwardYear
WHL
Second all-star team 2009–10 [3]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Sestito</span> American ice hockey player (born 1987)

Tom Sestito is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He most recently played with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League (NHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Tapper</span> Ice hockey player

Brad Tapper is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Atlanta Thrashers over parts of three seasons. After retiring from playing, he remained active in hockey as a coach in different professional hockey organisations in the US, Canada, and Germany. He is currently a co-trainer with ERC Ingolstadt in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) and was, before that, head coach of the Iserlohn Roosters, also in the DEL. Previously, he worked with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL), spent a year as the head coach of the Adirondack Thunder in the ECHL, and was an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans (AHL), Chicago Wolves (AHL), Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL), and Florida Everblades (ECHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Parent</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1987)

Ryan Parent is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is currently an assistant coach with the Utica Comets.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Leighton</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1981)

Michael W. Leighton is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Conner</span> American ice hockey player (born 1983)

Christopher Ryan Conner is an American former professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).

<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">Pierre-Luc Létourneau-Leblond</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Pierre-Luc Létourneau-Leblond is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins. In July of 2023, he was inducted into the New York Hockey Hall of Fame. He played a physical game and is known as an agitator and a fighter. He was an extremely tough player, who very rarely fell when fighting. He is known as having some of the longest fights.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike McKenna (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player

Mike McKenna is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. McKenna was selected in the 6th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators and played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, Arizona Coyotes, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers. Mckenna worked the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs for TNT.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bobby Butler (ice hockey)</span> American ice hockey player (born 1987)

Robert "Bobby" Butler is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers and won the 2011 Calder Cup championship while with the Binghamton Senators.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rob Bordson</span> American professional ice hockey forward

Rob Bordson is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing under contract with the Stavanger Oilers in the Norwegian Eliteserien.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Akeson</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1990)

Jason Akeson is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger for HC Pustertal Wölfe of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). He played 15 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers between 2013 and 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carter Camper</span> American professional ice hockey forward

Carter James Camper is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Tappara Tampere of the Liiga (Finland). In 2010, after four seasons in the NCAA, Camper signed with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL). Since turning professional, he has played most of his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL). In February 2014, Camper was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in July 2014, Camper joined the NHL Ottawa Senators organization as a free agent. In July 2015, he signed as a free agent with the Washington Capitals.

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

Harrison Zolnierczyk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. Zolnierczyk was never drafted into the National Hockey League (NHL) but played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kenny Agostino</span> American ice hockey player (born 1992)

Kenneth Tyler Agostino is an American professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Düsseldorfer EG of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He was a fifth-round selection, 140th overall, of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and was acquired by the Calgary Flames in the Jarome Iginla trade. Agostino played four seasons of college hockey for the Yale Bulldogs and was a member of the school's 2013 national championship winning team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Bigras</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1995)

Christopher Bigras is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played under contract with the Iserlohn Roosters of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Bigras was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He was born in Orillia, Ontario, but grew up in Elmvale, Ontario.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Whitney</span> American ice hockey forward (born 1988)

Joseph Ryan Whitney is an American former professional ice hockey forward. He most notably played with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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

Alexandre Grenier is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is playing with Kölner Haie of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Grenier was selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

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

Danick Martel is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing under contract with HPK in the Liiga. He has previously played in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Nick J. Lappin is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for HC Bolzano of the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL). He formerly played for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL). Lappin is the son of former NHL hockey player, Peter Lappin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Criscuolo</span> American professional ice hockey forward

Kyle Criscuolo is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).

References

  1. ↑ "The Great One, the kid and Shane Harper". American Hockey League. May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  3. 1 2 National Hockey League (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2012. Dan Diamond and Associates, Inc. p.  281. ISBN   978-1-894801-22-5.
  4. ↑ "WHL This Week: Looking Ahead..." OurSportsCentral.com. March 4, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Mark Striet traded to Flyers". sbnation.com. June 12, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Wolves ink Shane Harper". Chicago Wolves. September 9, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Panthers agree to terms with McKenna, Acolatse and Harper". Florida Panthers. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Harper Becomes 16th Tips Alum to Make NHL Debut". everettsilvertips.com. October 13, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  9. ↑ Poupart, Alain (October 23, 2016). "Shane Harper leads Panthers past Avalanche". NHL.com. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  10. ↑ Ryan, Chris. "Devils trade Reece Scarlett to Panthers for AHL forward". NJ.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Yunkov tries out in Sochi" (in Russian). Kontinental Hockey League. October 2, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Shane Harper agrees to two-year contract with Orebro" (in Swedish). Örebro HK. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Adirondack signs three veteran forwards". Pro Hockey News. 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  14. ↑ Utica Comets (April 29, 2022). "Comets sign Adirondack Thunder leading scorer Harper". Twitter . Retrieved April 29, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.