Tim Gleason

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Tim Gleason
Tim Gleason 2013-2.jpg
Gleason with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013
Born (1983-01-29) January 29, 1983 (age 42)
Clawson, Michigan, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position Defense
Shot Left
Played for Los Angeles Kings
Carolina Hurricanes
Toronto Maple Leafs
Washington Capitals
National teamFlag of the United States.svg  United States
NHL draft 23rd overall, 2001
Ottawa Senators
Playing career 20032015

Timothy Patrick Gleason (born January 29, 1983) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman and current assistant coach to the Carolina Hurricanes. Drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the first round, 23rd overall, at the 2001 NHL entry draft, Gleason played in the NHL for the Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals.

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Playing career

Amateur

As a youth, Gleason played in the 1996 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Detroit Little Caesars minor ice hockey team. [1]

After a standout junior ice hockey career with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Windsor Spitfires, Gleason was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall, of the 2001 NHL entry draft by the Ottawa Senators.[ citation needed ] Unable to come to terms on a contract with the Senators, Gleason was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Bryan Smolinski on March 11, 2003. [2]

Professional

After spending three years in the Kings organization, Gleason, along with Éric Bélanger, was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes on September 29, 2006, in exchange for defensemen Oleg Tverdovsky and Jack Johnson. [3] Gleason stayed with the Hurricanes until January 1, 2014, when he was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade for John-Michael Liles and Dennis Robertson. [4] On June 30, however, Gleason was placed on unconditional waivers by the Maple Leafs for the purpose of a contract buyout. [5]

On July 3, Gleason returned to the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent, signing a one-year, $1.2 million contract. [6] In the 2014–15 season, Gleason resumed his physical role on the Hurricanes' blueline, appearing in 55 games and registering seven points before he was traded to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Jack Hillen and a fourth-round draft pick in 2015 on February 28, 2015. [7]

International

Gleason played for the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, winning a silver medal. [8]

Playing style

Gleason is known for his toughness and gritty play, including the diving effort he made for the Hurricanes to prevent the puck from leaving the offensive zone in Game 7 of the 2009 Eastern Conference Semi-finals against the New Jersey Devils, which ultimately led to a game-tying goal. [9] He also took a puck to the face whilst playing against the Washington Capitals in 2009, but returned to the ice after multiple stitches to eventually score the tying goal on a breakaway. [10]

Personal life

Gleason’s cousin Ben is also a professional ice hockey player. He is under contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. [11] In 2017, Gleason and former teammate Cam Ward established a winery in Napa Valley, California. [12] [13]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1998–99 Leamington Flyers WOHL 525263176
1999–2000 Windsor Spitfires OHL 55513181011224614
2000–01 Windsor SpitfiresOHL4782836124912323
2001–02 Windsor SpitfiresOHL67174259109167132040
2002–03 Windsor SpitfiresOHL457313875752717
2003–04 Los Angeles Kings NHL 4707721
2003–04 Manchester Monarchs AHL 220881960114
2004–05 Manchester MonarchsAHL6710142411250004
2005–06 Los Angeles KingsNHL782192177
2006–07 Carolina Hurricanes NHL5724657
2007–08 Carolina HurricanesNHL803161984
2008–09 Carolina HurricanesNHL7001212681814532
2009–10 Carolina HurricanesNHL615141978
2010–11 Carolina HurricanesNHL822141685
2011–12 Carolina HurricanesNHL821171871
2012–13 Carolina HurricanesNHL4209940
2013–14 Carolina HurricanesNHL1701110
2013–14 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL3914555
2014–15 Carolina HurricanesNHL5516744
2014–15 Washington Capitals NHL1702211140115
NHL totals727171251427013215637
TimGleason2008IIHF.jpg
Gleason during the 2008 IIHF World Championship
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Vancouver

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2000 United States U17 4th61122
2001 United States WJC 5th70112
2003 United StatesWJC4th10000
2008 United States WC 6th60116
2010 United States OG Silver medal icon.svg60000
Junior totals141234
Senior totals120116

References

  1. "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  2. "Smolinski re-signs with Senators". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. June 21, 2003. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  3. NHL. "NHL Player Biography/Notes". nhl.com. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  4. "Maple Leafs trade for Tim Gleason". ESPN. Associated Press. January 1, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  5. "Blueliners Gleason, O'Brien and Volchenkov put on waivers". The Sports Network. June 29, 2014. Archived from the original on August 6, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  6. Williams, Terrell. "Canes Agree to Terms with Tim Gleason". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  7. "Capitals acquire Gleason from Hurricanes for Hillen". National Hockey League. February 28, 2015. Archived from the original on March 2, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  8. Williams, Terrell (March 2, 2010). "Hurricanes to Welcome Home Olympic Medalists". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 7, 2010. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  9. "Hurricanes vs. Devils, 04/28/2009". hurricanes.nhl.com. Associated Press. April 28, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  10. "Hurricanes vs. Capitals, 12/11/2009". hurricanes.nhl.com. Associated Press. December 11, 2009. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
  11. "Ben Gleason". Elite Prospects. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  12. Drosu, Alexandra (March 1, 2017). "Behind the Mask: Cam Ward". Raleigh Magazine . Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  13. Blynn, Alex (2018). ""Cabernet Sauvignon is Always Satisfying," Says Goaltender-Turned-Winemaker Cam Ward" . Retrieved February 14, 2025.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Ottawa Senators first round draft pick
2001
Succeeded by