Tommy Grant (ice hockey) explained

Tommy Grant
Team:Quesnel Kangaroos
League:CIHL
Former Teams:Connecticut Whale
Worcester Sharks
Aalborg Pirates
Position:Left wing
Birth Date:29 August 1986
Birth Place:North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:194
Shoots:Left
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2011
Career End:2015

Tommy Grant (born August 29, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He last played professionally for the Aalborg Pirates in the Metal Ligaen.

Playing career

On March 29, 2011, the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League signed Grant as an undrafted free agent to a two-year entry-level contract.

On January 16, 2013, the Rangers traded Grant to the San Jose Sharks, along with a conditional pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for Brandon Mashinter.[1] Grant played with the Sharks affiliates, the Worcester Sharks and the San Francisco Bulls before he was not tendered a qualifying offer at season's end, releasing him to free agency.[2]

During the 2013–14 season, Grant served as an Alternate captain for the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, contributing with 23 goals and 50 points in 64 games.[3]

On June 11, 2014, Grant pursued a European career, agreeing to a one-year contract with Aalborg Pirates of the Danish Metal Ligaen.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NY Rangers trade Tommy Grant . . 2013-01-16 . 2013-01-16.
  2. Web site: Sharks issue Qualifying offers . . 2013-07-02 . 2013-07-02.
  3. Web site: Idaho Steelheads - Roster . 2014-03-11.
  4. Web site: Canadian Grant joins Pirates . . 2014-06-11 . 2014-06-11 . Danish.