Eric Comrie

Eric Comrie
Comrie with the Buffalo Sabres in 2022
Born	(1995-07-06) July 6, 1995 (age 28) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team Former teams	Buffalo Sabres Winnipeg Jets Detroit Red Wings New Jersey Devils
NHL draft	59th overall, 2013 Winnipeg Jets
Playing career	2014–present

Eric Comrie (born July 6, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Jets in the second round (59th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Amateur

Comrie was born in Edmonton, Alberta but moved to Newport Beach, California with his family when he was nine. ^{[1] [2]} He played minor ice hockey with the LA Selects (now the LA Jr. Kings) in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League. ^[3] As a youth, he played in the 2008 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the LA Selects. ^[4] Comrie was drafted in the 1st round, 13th overall, by the Tri-City Americans in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2010–11 season, Comrie played for the Selects U16 team, posting a save % of .940 and a GAA of 1.34 over 19 games.

Comrie made his WHL debut on April 10, 2011 with the Americans in a playoff game against the Spokane Chiefs in relief of goaltender Drew Owsley in a 6-3 loss. During Comrie's rookie 2011–12 rookie season with Tri-City, he appeared in 31 games, posting a save percentage of .900. Comrie improved on his play in the 2012–13 season until a hip injury shut him down after 37 appearances. ^[5] At the end of the season he was ranked 2nd amongst North American goaltenders by the NHL Central Scouting Service. ^[6] Comrie was drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the Winnipeg Jets. Comrie had a strong 2013–14 season, leading the WHL in save percentage (.925) and was named to the WHL (West) Second All Star team.

Professional

On December 24, 2013, the Jets signed Comrie to a three-year, entry-level contract. ^[7] At the conclusion of the Americans' 2013–14 season, Comrie joined the Jets' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps; he went winless in two appearances. Comrie once again joined the IceCaps at the end of the Americans' season the following year, and went (2–1–0) in three games. ^[8]

Comrie at the 2016 AHL All-Star Game

Comrie joined the AHL full-time for the 2015–16 season. The IceCaps moved and were renamed the Manitoba Moose. In his first full professional season, Comrie posted a 13–25–7 record. His numbers were similar the following year, going 18–25–2.

On April 5, 2017, Comrie received his first career recall by the Jets. ^[9] He made his NHL debut on April 6 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, making 35 saves in a 5–4 win. ^[10]

On September 7, 2019, the Jets signed Comrie to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension. ^[11] He was placed on waivers on September 30, and was claimed by the Arizona Coyotes the following day. ^{[12] [13]} After beginning the season with the Coyotes (but not making any appearances), Comrie was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on November 9 for conditioning purposes. ^[14] On November 30, the Coyotes traded Comrie to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Vili Saarijärvi. ^[15] In his first start of the season on December 10, Comrie allowed five goals on 30 shots in a 5–1 loss to his former team, the Jets. ^[16] On December 19, Comrie returned to the Jets after being claimed off waivers. ^[17]

After attending the Jets training camp, prior to the delayed 2020–21 season, Comrie was placed on waivers by Winnipeg and was subsequently claimed by the New Jersey Devils on January 12, 2021. ^[18] On February 18, Comrie was reclaimed off waivers by the Jets. ^[19]

On July 13, 2022, Comrie as a free agent from the Jets inked a two-year contract $3.6 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. ^[20]

International play

Medal record
Representing   Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
	2017 Germany/France
IIHF World U20 Championship
	2015 Canada

During the 2012–13 season Comrie played for Team Pacific 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, finishing fifth. He went on to win a gold medal playing for Team Canada at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. ^[21] He also played for Team Canada in the U-20 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, helping lead them to a gold medal.

Personal life

Comrie is the son of The Brick founder Bill Comrie, and the paternal half-brother of former NHL players Paul and Mike Comrie. ^[1] In 2013–14 and again in 2014–15, Comrie was teammates with his younger brother, Ty, on the Tri-City Americans major junior hockey team. ^[22]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2010-11	Tri-City Americans	WHL		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		1	0	0	20	1	0	3.00	.929
2011–12	Tri-City Americans	WHL		31	19	6	2	1663	74	3	2.67	.900		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Tri-City Americans	WHL		37	20	14	3	2178	95	2	2.62	.915		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Tri-City Americans	WHL		60	26	25	9	3523	151	4	2.57	.924		5	1	4	295	17	0	3.46	.917
2013–14	St. John's IceCaps	AHL		2	0	2	0	113	12	0	6.35	.829		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Tri-City Americans	WHL		40	20	19	1	2402	115	1	2.87	.914		4	0	4	0	256	18	4.22	.894
2014–15	St. John's IceCaps	AHL		3	2	1	0	185	7	0	2.27	.920		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Manitoba Moose	AHL		46	13	25	7	2600	135	1	3.12	.907		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Manitoba Moose	AHL		51	19	26	8	2920	144	3	2.96	.906		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		1	1	0	0	60	4	0	4.00	.897		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Manitoba Moose	AHL		34	18	13	3	2025	87	2	2.58	.916		9	3	6	510	27	0	3.18	.908
2017–18	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		3	1	2	0	180	12	0	4.00	.872		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Manitoba Moose	AHL		47	25	16	4	2739	123	2	2.69	.917		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		1	0	1	0	60	5	0	5.00	.821		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Tucson Roadrunners	AHL		4	4	0	0	240	11	0	2.75	.900		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		3	0	2	0	127	9	0	4.28	.864		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Manitoba Moose	AHL		16	6	9	0	931	39	1	2.51	.918		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	New Jersey Devils	NHL		1	1	0	0	60	3	0	3.00	.909		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Manitoba Moose	AHL		4	3	0	1	245	5	1	1.23	.947		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Winnipeg Jets	NHL		19	10	5	1	1025	44	1	2.58	.920		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		19	9	9	1	1112	68	1	3.67	.886		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Rochester Americans	AHL		3	1	2	0	178	9	0	3.03	.898		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		10	2	7	0	520	32	0	3.69	.874		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Rochester Americans	AHL		4	3	1	0	239	9	1	2.26	.934		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				57	24	26	2	3,142	177	2	3.38	.893		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Awards and honours

Award	Year
International
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament gold medal	2012	[23]
IIHF World U20 Championships gold medal	2015

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External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com , or  Eliteprospects.com , or  Hockey-Reference.com , or  The Internet Hockey Database