Guide Note

Jeremy Roenick is a veteran professional hockey player. He retired as an active player following the 2006-07 season, then resurfaced with the San Jose Sharks at the beginning of the 2007-08 season.

Fast Facts

Full name: Jeremy Shaffer Roenick
Born: January 17, 1970
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Drafted: 1988 by Chicago Blackhawks
9-time All-Star
Helped Team USA win the 1996 World Cup of Hockey
Played in the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics

Early Career

Roenick was drafted right out of high school by the Chicago Blackhawks, eighth overall in the 1988 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut the following year, playing 20 games his first season. In 1991, Roenick was selected for his first of nine NHL All-Star Game appearances. The next year he helped the Blackhawks reach the Stanley Cup Finals, where they fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins. After eight seasons in Chicago, Roenick was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes on August 16, 1996. He led the Coyotes for five seasons before entering free agency in 2001. On July 1, 2001, Roenick signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Recent Years

Roenick did not play during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout, then was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on August 4, 2005. Exactly 11 months later he signed as a free agent with the Coyotes. It was reported in July of 2007 that Roenick had announced his retirement to the press via text message. This turned out to be false as he later signed with the San Jose Sharks on September 4, 2007.

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Jeremy Roenick Vital Stats

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- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 211
- Years Pro: 19

Jeremy Roenick Timeline

January 17, 1970: Born
1988: Selected 8th overall by Chicago Blackhawks in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft
1989: Makes pro debut with Chicago Blackhawks
1991: Makes first of nine career NHL All-Star Game appearances
1992: Led Chicago to the Stanley Cup Finals
1996: Helped Team USA win the first World Cup of Hockey
1996: Traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
2001: Signed as free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers
2005: Traded to the Los Angeles Kings
2006: Signed as free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes
2007: Announced retirement
2007: Un-retired and signed with the San Jose Sharks

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