Warren Peters

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Warren Peters
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Born (1982-07-10) July 10, 1982 (age 42)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Calgary Flames
Dallas Stars
Minnesota Wild
SønderjyskE
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 20052015

Warren Peters (born July 10, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. An undrafted player, he played for the Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild.

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Playing career

A native of Saskatoon, Peters played five years of junior hockey with his hometown Saskatoon Blades before turning professional in 2003, playing one year in the American Hockey League (AHL) before spending two with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. He signed with the Calgary Flames in 2005 and spent four years with their minor league organization, first for the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, then with the Quad City Flames. [1] He made his National Hockey League (NHL) debut with the Flames in 2008–09 and scored his first goal on March 3, 2009, against the Ottawa Senators. [2] Peters appeared in 16 games with the Flames.

In the 2009 off-season, he left the Flames organization, signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars. [1] He appeared in 11 NHL games with the Stars in 2009–10 but spent most of the season with their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars.

Following the 2009-10 season, Peters again moved on, signing a two-year deal with the Minnesota Wild. [3] On July 1, 2012, Peters signed a one-year, two way contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins worth $600,000 at the NHL level. [4] In the 2013–14 season, Peters returned to the Minnesota Wild organization by signing with AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, for their inaugural season. [5]

Peters finished his career in Denmark's Metal Ligaen. According to TSN, Peters was criticized for placing a dangerous hit on Lasse Bang, who suffered a concussion as a result of the hit. Peters was given a six-game suspension as a result of the hit. [6]

Personal life

Since retirement, Peters is a realtor and resides in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife Amber and their two sons, Connor and Corbin. He is now also a coach for Fremont flyers located in Fremont, Nebraska. [7]

Career statistics

  Regular Season Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1997–98 Saskatoon Blades WHL 10000
1998–99 Saskatoon BladesWHL538614111
1999–00 Saskatoon BladesWHL70111728971012313
2000–01 Saskatoon BladesWHL63271441111
2001–02 Saskatoon BladesWHL72342660115714513
2002–03 Saskatoon BladesWHL7131447510861676
2003–04 Idaho Steelheads ECHL 21671333
2003–04 Utah Grizzlies AHL 5544863
2004–05 Idaho SteelheadsECHL69232346131401112
2005–06 Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights AHL77151025133
2006–07 Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben KnightsAHL791716339562134
2007–08 Quad City Flames AHL7511132474
2008–09 Quad City FlamesAHL621161751
2008–09 Calgary Flames NHL 161011240000
2009–10 Dallas Stars NHL111012
2009–10 Texas Stars AHL61201434522344856
2010–11 Houston Aeros AHL621517324724481216
2010–11 Minnesota Wild NHL111014
2011–12 Houston AerosAHL20741146
2011–12 Minnesota WildNHL5814554
2012–13 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL7311819761541516
2013–14 Iowa Wild AHL698122086
2014–15 SønderjyskE DNK 117613611731037
NHL totals964487240000

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References

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  2. "Night of firsts for Moss, Peters in Flames' win vs. Senators". ESPN. 2009-03-03. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
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