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Derek Armstrong is a professional ice hockey player for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.
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Early Career
Prior to his NHL days, Armstrong played for the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League, starting in 1990. He was drafted by the New York Islanders 128th overall in the 1992 NHL Draft. He spent his first couple years with the Islanders' American Hockey League and International Hockey League affiliates, playing one game in the NHL in 1993. On July 28, 1997, Armstrong signed as a free agent with the Ottawa Senators. He played just nine NHL games before he was released and signed with the New York Rangers on August 10, 1998. The Rangers sent Armstrong to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack for the majority of the next three seasons. He earned several honors in the AHL including the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy for the Calder Cup Playoff MVP and the Les Cunningham Award for the AHL MVP.Recent Years
Armstrong left the United States to play one season in Switzerland in 2001. He returned to the U.S. and was traded to the Los Angeles Kings on July 16, 2002. Armstrong has continued with the Kings in the years since, signing a two year, $3 million contract extension in 2007.
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Derek Armstrong Questions
What are the events surrounding Tim Armstrongs departure from Google? 1 AnswerI'm thinking he wanted the title. He has been hired on as AOL's CEO. http://macnewsworld.com/story/66494.html "Google SVP Tim Armstrong will take on a new role... read more
What do you think about Lance Armstrongs comeback? 3 AnswersIn terms of everyone talking about how he broke his word by leaving the sport, I ignore all of that. It's like me announcing that I'm leaving teaching despite b... read more
Now that Derek Jeter tied the Yankees career hits record, how much further will he go? 7 AnswersJeter is 35 years old, but is also having a career year. In 2001 he signed a 10-year contract (http://bit.ly/4xrGrw), putting him under contract through the en... read more
How much does Lance Armstrong weigh? 2 AnswersIn the cover story on Lance in the latest Men's Health they list him as 160 lbs. I've also included a link below to a forum with a bunch of speculators. But mos... read more
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Derek Armstrong Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Los Angeles Kings
- NHL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 190
- Rookie Year: 1993-1994
Derek Armstrong Timeline
- April 23, 1973: Born
- 1992: Drafted on in the 6th Round by the New York Islanders
- 1993: Debuts with the New York Islanders
- 1997: Signed as a free agent by the Ottawa Senators
- 1998: Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers
- 2000: Awarded the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy
- 2001: Awarded the John B. Sollenberger Trophy
- 2001: Receives the Les Cunningham Award
- 2001: Signed with the SC Bern of the Swiss League
- 2002: Traded to the Los Angeles Kings
- 2004: Played for the SC Rapperswil-Jona (2004-2005 NHL Lockout)
- 2007: Signed a two-year, $3 million extension with the Los Angeles Kings
Derek Armstrong Merchandise
- Shop.NHL.com: Derek Armstrong Jerseys
- eBay: Derek Armstrong Merchandise
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