Tommy Grant (ice hockey)

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Tommy Grant
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Born (1986-08-29) August 29, 1986 (age 36)
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Left Wing
Shot Left
CIHL team
Former teams
Quesnel Kangaroos
Connecticut Whale
Worcester Sharks
Aalborg Pirates
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 20112015

Tommy Grant (born August 29, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He last played professionally for the Aalborg Pirates in the Metal Ligaen.

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Playing career

On March 29, 2011, the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League signed Grant as an undrafted free agent to a two-year entry-level contract.

On January 16, 2013, the Rangers traded Grant to the San Jose Sharks, along with a conditional pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for Brandon Mashinter. [1] Grant played with the Sharks affiliates, the Worcester Sharks and the San Francisco Bulls before he was not tendered a qualifying offer at season's end, releasing him to free agency. [2]

During the 2013–14 season, Grant served as an Alternate captain for the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, contributing with 23 goals and 50 points in 64 games. [3]

On June 11, 2014, Grant pursued a European career, agreeing to a one-year contract with Aalborg Pirates of the Danish Metal Ligaen. [4]

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References

  1. "NY Rangers trade Tommy Grant". New York Daily News . January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  2. "Sharks issue Qualifying offers". San Jose Sharks. July 2, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2013.
  3. "Idaho Steelheads - Roster" . Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  4. "Canadian Grant joins Pirates" (in Danish). Aalborg Pirates. June 11, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.