Justin Schultz

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Justin Schultz

Justin Schultz at the 2013 Edmonton Oilers training camp
Born (1990-07-06) July 6, 1990
Kelowna, BC, CAN
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 188 lb (85 kg; 13 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team Edmonton Oilers
NHL Draft 43rd overall, 2008
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2012–present

Justin Schultz (born July 6, 1990) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Schultz was born in Kelowna, British Columbia, but grew up in Westbank, British Columbia.

Playing career

Schultz played collegiate hockey for the University of Wisconsin Badgers which competes in the WCHA. He was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round (43rd overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks, Schultz was unable to come to terms on a contract with the team. During the last week of May, 2012, Schultz officially "de-registered" from the University of Wisconsin triggering a process that made him an unrestricted free agent (UFA). According to league rules, from the time Anaheim was given notice of the de-registration from school, they had a 30-day exclusive window to try to sign him or trade him. Anaheim was ultimately unable to sign him. On June 30, 2012, Schultz agreed to a two year entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers.[1]

Schultz played the first 34 games of his professional career in the AHL while recording 48 points in 34 games, leading all defencemen in scoring.

Schultz later played his first NHL game in the first Oilers game following the 2012–13 NHL lockout against the Vancouver Canucks. He scored his first goal during the next game, the Oilers' home opener, against Antti Niemi of the San Jose Sharks.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2006–07 Westside Warriors BCHL 2 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2007–08 Westside Warriors BCHL 57 9 31 40 28 11 3 5 8 4
2008–09 Westside Warriors BCHL 49 15 35 50 29 6 1 2 3 2
2009–10 University of Wisconsin WCHA 43 6 16 22 12 — — — — —
2010–11 University of Wisconsin WCHA 41 18 29 47 28 — — — — —
2011–12 University of Wisconsin WCHA 37 16 28 44 12 — — — — —
2012–13 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 34 18 30 48 6 — — — — —
2012–13 Edmonton Oilers NHL 48 8 19 27 8 — — — — —
NHL totals 48 8 19 27 8 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
2013 Canada WC 8 0 4 4 2
Senior int'l totals 8 0 4 4 2

Awards and honours

Award Year
All-WCHA First Team 2010–11[3]
WCHA Defensive Player of the Year 2010–11[4]
All-WCHA First Team 2011–12[5]
WCHA Defensive Player of the Year 2011–12
CCM/AHL Player of the Week (Ending Oct 21) 2012–13[6]
CCM/AHL Player of the Month (Oct 2012) 2012–13[7]
CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month (Nov 2012) 2012–13[8]
AHL Defenseman of the Year 2012–13[9]
NHL All-Rookie Team 2012–13[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Oilers agree to terms with highly sought-after free agent, Justin Schultz". Edmonton Oilers. June 30, 2012. 
  2. ↑ NHL Boxscore
  3. ↑ "Matt Frattin, Jake Gardiner Named To All-WCHA Teams". Toronto Maple Leafs. 2011-04-15. Retrieved 2012-04-05. 
  4. ↑ "Schultz to make decision on Saturday". National Hockey League. 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-06-29. 
  5. ↑ "Patterson, Bjugstad named to all-WCHA first team". Minnesota Star Tribune. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2012-04-05. 
  6. ↑ "Baron's Schultz Named Player of the Week". American Hockey League. 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-12-05. 
  7. ↑ "Schultz Named CCM/AHL Player of the Month". American Hockey League. 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2012-12-26. 
  8. ↑ "Schultz Named Top Rookie for November". American Hockey League. 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2012-12-26. 
  9. ↑ "Schultz captures AHL's Eddie Shore Award". American Hockey League. 2013-04-17. 
  10. ↑ "HABS' GALLGAHER, OILERS' SCHULTZ NAMED TO NHL ALL-ROOKIE TEAM". TSN. 2013-06-29. 

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