Jeff Carter

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size = 200px
position = Centre
shoots = Right
height_ft = 6
height_in = 3
weight_lb = 200
team = Philadelphia Flyers
league = NHL
nationality = Canada
birth_date = birth date and age|1985|1|1
birth_place = London, ON, CAN
career_start = 2004
draft = 11th overall
draft_year = 2003
draft_team = Philadelphia Flyers|

Jeff Carter (born January 1, 1985 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL.

Playing career

Jeff Carter began his hockey career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League, before Philadelphia selected him 11th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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On June 27, 2008, Carter and the Flyers agreed to a multi-year contract, 3 years, $15 Million, days before he was set to become a restricted free agent.

Awards

*2003–04: OHL Second All-Star Team
*2004–05: OHL First All-Star Team
*2004–05: OHL William Hanley Trophy
*2004–05: CHL Sportsmanlike Player of the Year
*2004–05: Calder Cup - Philadelphia Phantoms (AHL)

Career statistics

International play

Played for Canada in:

*2004 World Junior Championships (silver medal)
*2005 World Junior Championships (gold medal)
*2006 World Championships

International statistics

External links

*hockeydb|59691
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/players/3349/ Sports Illustrated]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/3349 Yahoo Sports]
* [http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/3449/la_id/1.htm Junior Championships Statistics]
* [http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/271754.html Mike Richards and Jeff Carter join Team Canada]
* [http://www.hfbroads.com/showpost.php?p=89747&postcount=2252 Jeff Carter and Mike Richards nicknames]