Cody Eakin

Cody Eakin
Born	May 25, 1991 (1991-05-25) (age 20) Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position	Forward
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Washington Capitals
NHL Draft	85th overall, 2009 Washington Capitals
Playing career	2010–present

Cody Eakin (born May 25, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 3rd round (85th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft .

Prior to turning professional, Eakin played major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League where he was twice named to the WHL (East) Second All-Star Team.

Eakin started the 2011–12 season in the AHL with the Hershey Bears,^[1] but on November 1, 2011, the Washington Capitals recalled Eakin from Hershey to join the NHL parent team.^[2] On the following day, Eakin made his NHL debut with in 13 minutes 19 seconds of ice time, but no points, in a game that saw the Capitals take a 5-4 overtime win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks.^[3][4]

Eakin's first NHL goal was scored on November 4, 2011 against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes. ^[5]

Awards and honours

Award	Year
WHL (East) Second All-Star Team	2009–10	[6]
WHL (East) Second All-Star Team	2010–11	[6]

References

1. ^ Hershey Bears forward Cody Eakin doesn't seem like a rookie | PennLive.com
2. ^ Capitals Recall Cody Eakin from Hershey
3. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/post/cody-eakin-to-make-his-nhl-debut-against-ducks/2011/11/01/gIQA3tX5cM_blog.html
4. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/post/cody-eakin-shakes-off-nerves-for-a-solid-nhl-debut/2011/11/02/gIQAbi5agM_blog.html
5. ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/boxscore.htm?id=2011020178
6. ^ ^{a b} Elite Prospects - WHL (East) Second All-Star Teams

External links

• Cody Eakin's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
• Cody Eakin's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database

Persondata
Name	Eakin, Cody
Alternative names
Short description	Canadian ice hockey player
Date of birth	May 25, 1991
Place of birth	Winnipeg, MB, CAN
Date of death
Place of death