Jordan Owens (ice hockey) explained

Jordan Owens
Team:Melbourne Mustangs
League:AIHL
Former Teams:Hartford Wolf Pack
Grand Rapids Griffins
SønderjyskE
Hamilton Bulldogs
WSV Sterzing Broncos
Fischtown Pinguins
Sheffield Steelers
Position:Left wing
Birth Date:1 May 1986
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:180
Shoots:Left
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2007
Career End:2020

Jordan Owens (born May 1, 1986) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He previously played with the Melbourne Mustangs of the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL).

Career

On June 12, 2007, Owens was signed as an undrafted free agent to an entry-level contract with the New York Rangers. In his fourth season within the Rangers organization on March 3, 2010, he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Kris Newbury.[1]

On August 1, 2014, Owen opted to venture overseas for a second time in his career in agreeing to a one-year contract with WSV Sterzing Broncos of the Italian Elite.A.[2]

After a stint in the DEL with Fischtown Pinguins, Owens moved to the Sheffield Steelers of the United Kingdom's Elite Ice Hockey League in July 2018.[3]

After retiring from hockey, Owens worked as a developer in Toronto. He currently works as a freelance software engineer.[4]

Career statistics

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2004–05Mississauga IceDogsOHL661114254550002
2005–06Mississauga IceDogsOHL6626285447
2006–07Mississauga IceDogsOHL603242745151236
2006–07Hartford Wolf PackAHL2000060009
2007–08Hartford Wolf PackAHL4177144450000
2007–08Charlotte CheckersECHL20310132820000
2008–09Hartford Wolf PackAHL671225376661230
2009–10Hartford Wolf PackAHL506131953
2009–10Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL1714522
2010–11Grand Rapids GriffinsAHL6061420101
2011–12Connecticut WhaleAHL74511166191128
2012–13SønderjyskEDEN31131831391663937
2013–14South Carolina StingraysECHL18711181041232
2013–14Hamilton BulldogsAHL2615630
2014–15WSV Sterzing BroncosITA4028326040530314
2015–16Fischtown PenguinsDEL2451522374471236
2016–17Fischtown PenguinsDEL521017273262132
2017–18Fischtown PenguinsDEL52829184471234
2018–19Sheffield SteelersEIHL511016266623032
2019Melbourne MustangsAIHL239182712
2019–20Brantford BlastACH119716865272
AHL totals33738791173772623517

Personal life

In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Owens moved from Toronto, Ontario to Saint John, New Brunswick alongside his wife and daughter due to better housing affordability.[5] [6] Owens and his family runs the YouTube channel "A Tribe Called Owens" where they share their experience living in New Brunswick.[7] [8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wings acquire Owens from NY Rangers . . 2010-03-03 . 2011-06-14.
  2. Web site: Jordan Owens completes the Broncos . . 2014-08-01 . 2014-08-01 . German.
  3. Web site: Steelers Sign Jordan Owens.
  4. News: Stress Test transcript: How far would you move to buy an affordable home? . 2 March 2024 . . 31 May 2021 . en-CA.
  5. News: Leger . Mark . Why Toronto Reminds Me So Much Of Saint John . 2 March 2024 . Huddle.Today . 17 April 2021 . en-CA.
  6. News: Jones . Robert . Young Ontario families moving east help to reverse New Brunswick population drain . 29 February 2024 . CBC News . 21 December 2020.
  7. News: Staff . Huddle . Podcast: The Owens Family Moves To The Maritimes . 29 February 2024 . Huddle.Today . 13 April 2021 . en-CA.
  8. News: 5 beautiful New Brunswick beaches to visit on your next adventure . 29 February 2024 . CBC . 28 September 2023.
  9. News: Samson . Alyson . Long . Samantha . From the Big Smoke to the Port City: Toronto family vlogs their mid-pandemic move to Saint John . 29 February 2024 . . 1 May 2021 . en.