Professional ice hockey player Jay Bouwmeester plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. In November of 2008, it was rumored that the Panthers were looking to trade Bouwmeester, who is set to become a free agent after the 2008-09 season.The Miami Herald: Florida Panthers waive enforcer Wade Belak
NHL Career
Bouwmeester was drafted third overall in the 2002 NHL draft by the Florida Panthers. He made his NHL debut that same year and scored four goals and 12 assists in 82 games with the Panthers. During the 2004-2005|05 NHL Lockout, Bouwmeester played in the American Hockey League with the San Antonio Rampage and the Chicago Wolves. He returned to the Panthers following the lockout and was selected for his first NHL All-Star Game in 2007.
Career Highlights
- 2002: WHL All-Star Game
- 2003: NHL YoungStars Game
- 2003: World Ice Hockey Championships, gold medal
- 2004: World Ice Hockey Championships, gold medal
- 2007: NHL All-Star Game
Timeline
- 1998-02: Medicine Hat Tigers, Western Hockey League
- 2002: Drafted by the Florida Panthers
- 2002-04: Florida Panthers
- 2004-05: San Antonio Rampage, AHL
- 2005: Chicago Wolves, AHL
- 2005-present: Florida Panthers
Jay Bouwmeester Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Florida Panthers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 212
- Rookie Year: 2002-2003
Jay Bouwmeester Timeline
September 27, 1983: Born
2002: Drafted in the 1st Round of the NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers
2002: Debuts with the Florida Panthers
2003: Played for Team Canada in the World Championship (Gold Medal)
2004: Played for Team Canada in the World Championship (Gold Medal)
2005: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a one-year contract
2006: Played for Team Canada in the Winter Olympics
2006: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Florida Panthers to a two-year contract
2007: Participated in his first NHL All-Star game
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Jason Bouwmeester
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Born
September 27, 1983
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Birthplace
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Height
6' 4"
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Weight
212 lbs.
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Position
Defenseman
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Shoots
Left
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Draft year
2002
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2007 NHL All-Star Game participant
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Alternate Captain for the Florida Panthers for the 2007-08 season
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Represented Canada in three World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, three World Ice Hockey Championships, the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2006 Winter Olympics
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Led the Panthers in +/- and time on ice during the 2006-07 regular seasonOfficial Site of the Florida Panthers: Jay Bouwmeester
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