Trent Hunter

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Trent Hunter
Trent Hunter.jpg
Hunter with the New York Islanders in 2008
Born (1980-06-05) June 5, 1980 (age 42)
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Right
Played for New York Islanders
Los Angeles Kings
NHL Draft 150th overall, 1998
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career 2000–2012

Trent Hunter (born June 5, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played for the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Playing career

Originally drafted in the sixth round, 150th overall, of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Hunter was traded to the New York Islanders in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He set franchise records for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL) in all three scoring categories (30 goals, 35 assists and 65 points). He made his NHL debut in the 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs, scoring one goal and one assist in four games.

Hunter broke into the NHL full-time with the Islanders in 2003–04 and was tied for first on the team in goals (25, with Mariusz Czerkawski) and tied for total points (51, with Oleg Kvasha). He finished third in voting for the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2004, losing to goaltender Andrew Raycroft of the Boston Bruins.

During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Hunter played in Nyköpings Hockey in the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan, becoming an instant hit with the club's fans for his NHL skills and aggressive play. The most influential player in the squad, Hunter came close to leading the unfancied club to promotion, leading the side to a sensational 5–4 victory against multiple Swedish champions Brynäs IF away from home in the playoffs. In the end, a defeat in the return leg ended Nyköping's hopes.

Hunter then become an important player for the Islanders. He was consistently among the NHL leaders in hits and was one of the Islanders best penalty killers.

On July 28, 2011, Hunter was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for winger Brian Rolston. Traded to the Devils for salary cap purposes, on August 1, 2011, Hunter was placed on waivers by the Devils along with Colin White. He was then bought out from the final two years of his contract on August 2 after clearing. [1]

On September 14, 2011 it was announced that Hunter would sign a professional tryout contract with the Los Angeles Kings to attend the pre-season camp for the 2011–12 campaign. He was then signed to a one-year contract with the Kings on September 30, 2011. After producing only 7 points in 38 games with the Kings, he was cleared from waivers and reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs, for the remainder of the season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Hunter, playing for the New York Islanders. Trent Hunter 2.jpg
Hunter, playing for the New York Islanders.
Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1996–97Red Deer Chiefs AMHL 4230255550—————
1997–98 Prince George Cougars WHL 601314273481014
1998–99 Prince George CougarsWHL501820383472572
1999–00 Prince George CougarsWHL674649954713715226
2000–01 Springfield Falcons AHL 5718173514—————
2001–02 Bridgeport Sound Tigers AHL803035653017811196
2001–02 New York Islanders NHL —————41122
2002–03 Bridgeport Sound TigersAHL70304171399741110
2002–03 New York IslandersNHL80444—————
2003–04 New York IslandersNHL772526511640004
2004–05Nykopings Hockey Swe.1 331312257345382
2005–06 New York IslandersNHL8216193534—————
2006–07 New York IslandersNHL772015352253030
2007–08 New York IslandersNHL8212294143—————
2008–09 New York IslandersNHL5514173141—————
2009–10 New York IslandersNHL6111172818—————
2010–11 New York IslandersNHL1713423—————
2011–12 Los Angeles Kings NHL382578—————
2011–12 Manchester Monarchs AHL204610840110
NHL totals497101135236209144156

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References

  1. ↑ "Devils buy out White, Hunter after both clear waivers". The Sports Network. 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
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