Steve Eminger is a Canadian professional hockey player in the National Hockey League. He is currently playing for the Florida Panthers.
On March 4, 2009, Eminger was traded from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Panthers in exchange for Noah Welch and a third-round draft pick.The Sports Network: Panthers Acquire D Eminger from Lightning for D Welch, Pick
Career Highlights
Prior to playing in the NHL, Eminger played for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League, starting in 1999. He was drafted 12th overall in the 2002 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals. He made his NHL debut the next year, joining the Capitals for 58 games during the 2003-2004 regular season. Eminger played for the Capitals American Hockey League affiliate, the Portland Pirates, during the 2004-2005 NHL lockout. Following the lockout, Eminger returned to the Capitals as a full member of their roster. He re-signed as a restricted free agent with the Capitals on July 17, 2007, but missed much of the 2007-2008 regular season with an ankle injury. Prior to the 2008-09 season, Eminger signed with the Philadelphia Flyers. Eminger was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers to the Lightning on November 7, 2008.
Timeline
- 1999: Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League
- 2002: Drafted by the Washington Capitals
- 2003: Washington Capitals
- 2003: Kitchener Rangers
- 2004: Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League
- 2005: Washington Capitals
- 2008: Philadelphia Flyers
- 2008: Tampa Bay Lightning
- 2009: Florida Panthers
Steve Eminger Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Florida Panthers
- Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 217
- Rookie Year: 2002-2003
Steve Eminger Timeline
October 31, 1983: Born
1999: Started career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League
2002: Drafted 12th overall selection in the NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals
2003: Played in 58 games for the Washington Capitals
2003: Assigned back to Kitchener Rangers
2004: Played with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League
2005: Returned to the Washington Capitals
2008: Signs with the Philadelphia Flyers
2008: Traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning
2009: Traded to the Florida Panthers
Steve Eminger Merchandise
Shop.NHL.com: Steve Eminger Jerseys
CBSSportsStore.com: Steve Eminger Jerseys
Yahoo! Shopping Search: Steve Eminger
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