Center Steve Ott plays professional hockey for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League.
On March 1, 2009, Ott was suspended one game by the league. The suspension stems from a penalty he took the previous night for attempting to injure Travis Moen of the Anaheim Ducks, after Ott allegedly punched Moen in the eye.ESPN.com: NHL Suspends Ott One Game
Hockey Career
Ott began his career playing in the Ontario Hockey Association for the Leamington Flyers in 1998. He moved up to the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires the following year. During his seconds season with the Spitfires, Ott was selected 25th overall in the 2000 NHL draft by the Dallas Stars. He continued to play with the Spitfires though the 2001-2002 season before he was assigned to the Utah Grizzlies in the American Hockey League.Legends of Hockey: Steve Ott
Making his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars in 2002, Ott split his first two seasons between the Stars, the Grizzlies and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League. He played the entire 2003-2004 season with the Stars, then returned to the AHL during the 2004-2005 NHL lockout, playing for the Iowa Stars.Legends of Hockey: Steve Ott
Career Highlights
- 2001: OHL All-Star TeamLegends of Hockey: Steve Ott
- 2001: CHL All-Star TeamLegends of Hockey: Steve Ott
- 2002: OHL All-Star TeamLegends of Hockey: Steve Ott
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Height
6'0"
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Weight
193 lbs
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Position
Center
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Shoots
Left
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Fact:
Recorded 543 penalty minutes in his first five seasons in the league, plus 32 in the post seasonLegends of Hockey: Steve Ott
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Fact:
Won a bronze medal with Team Canada in the 2001 World Junior Hockey ChampionshipLegends of Hockey: Steve Ott
