Steve Eminger

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 200px
team = Philadelphia Flyers
former_teams = Washington Capitals
league = NHL
position = Defence
shoots = Right
height_ft = 6
height_in = 2
weight_lb = 212
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1983|10|31|mf=y
birth_place = Woodbridge, ON, CAN
draft = 12th overall
draft_year = 2002
draft_team = Washington Capitals
career_start = 2003

Steve Eminger (born October 31, 1983 in Woodbridge, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays defence for the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL.

Playing career

Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by the Washington Capitals at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut the next season, but after 17 games in Washington he was sent back down to Kitchener. This proved to be a blessing in disguise, however, as Kitcherner was strengthened by Eminger's return, and they won the Memorial Cup as the best team in Canadian junior hockey.

Since leaving junior hockey, Eminger has split his time between the Capitals and their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates. Despite the lofty projections that came with his first round pick status, Eminger has failed to live up to expectations. Throughout the 2007-08 NHL season, the final season of his contract, Eminger spent a great deal of time as a healthy scratch. However, during the 2008 playoffs the Capitals were decimated by injuries and Eminger was put into the lineup with a larger role. During these playoffs, Eminger suddenly found his niche and proved himself to be a solid defenceman. During the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Eminger, along with the 84th overall pick (Jacob Deserres) were traded to the Philadelphia Flyers for the 27th pick overall (John Carlson).

On June 29, 2008, Eminger & the Flyers came to terms on a one-year contract.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

ee also

*List of NHL players
*List of NHL seasons

External links

*2005 NHL Official Guide & Record Book ISBN 0-920445-91-8
*hockeydb|50150
*legendsofhockey|20513

Persondata
NAME = Eminger, Steve
ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
SHORT DESCRIPTION = ice hockey player
DATE OF BIRTH = 31 October, 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH = Woodbridge, Ontario
DATE OF DEATH =
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