- 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 = 2003Steve Eminger (born
October 31 ,1983 in Woodbridge,Ontario ) is aCanadian professionalice hockey player. He plays defence for thePhiladelphia Flyers in the NHL.Playing career
Eminger, who is also known for his physical play, started his hockey career with the
Kitchener Rangers of theOntario Hockey League in 1999. He was drafted in the first round, 12th overall by theWashington Capitals at the2002 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 theMemorial 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 the2007-08 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 the2008 NHL Entry Draft , Eminger, along with the 84th overall pick (Jacob Deserres ) were traded to thePhiladelphia 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
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*legendsofhockey|20513Persondata
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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