Andrew Cogliano

Infobox Ice Hockey Player
team = Edmonton Oilers
league = NHL
position = Centre
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 10
weight_lb = 180
nickname = Cogs, Cogsy
nationality = CAN
birth_date = Birth date and age|1987|6|14|mf=y
birth_place = Toronto, ON, CAN
draft = 25th overall
draft_year = 2005
draft_team = Edmonton Oilers
career_start = 2007

Andrew Cogliano (born June 14, 1987, in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.

Playing career

He was selected in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, 25th overall, by the Oilers after putting up impressive offensive statistics with his high school (St. Michael's College School) team, the St. Michael's Buzzers of the OPJHL. After his draft year, Cogliano played two seasons at the University of Michigan.

On May 3, 2007, Cogliano signed his first professional contract with the Oilers. He played his first NHL game on October 4, 2007 against the San Jose Sharks and recorded an assist. He scored his first NHL goal on October 8, 2007 against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hašek.

On March 7, March 9, and March 11 of 2008, Cogliano set an NHL record by scoring overtime goals in three consecutive games against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. His stick and gloves were subsequently sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Cogliano grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario. During the winter, he and his older brother played hockey and during the summer they played soccer.

Cogliano had a very impressive first NHL season scoring 45 points (18 goals and 27 assists) in 82 games. He led the team with five game winning goals, and had the highest shooting percentage at 18.4%.

Career statistics

"Updated to games played April 3 2008"

International play

*Played for Team Ontario at the 2004 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.
*Played for gold medal winning Team Canada in the 2006 World Junior Championships.
*Played for gold medal winning Team Canada in the 2007 World Junior Championships.

International Statistics

External links

*hockeydb|87885
* [http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect/andrew_cogliano Hockey's Future]
* [http://www.mgoblue.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=3280&section_id=285&top=2&level=3&season=956 University of Michigan]
* [http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app?page=PlayerDetail&playerId=8471699&service=page&tab=crs Oilers Site]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3802;_ylt=Agqug.bfX7_BQdrVmAeWLHxivLYF Player Profile & Statistics]

Persondata
NAME = Cogliano, Andrew
ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
SHORT DESCRIPTION = ice hockey player
DATE OF BIRTH = June 14, 1987
PLACE OF BIRTH = Toronto, Ontario
DATE OF DEATH =
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