Chris Owens (ice hockey)
| Chris Owens | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1989 St. John's, NF, CAN |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Left |
| ECHL team | Missouri Mavericks |
| NHL Draft | Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
Chris Owens (born August 20, 1989) is a Canadian professional Ice Hockey Defenceman. He is currently playing for the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL.
After playing Junior Hockey for P.E.I. Rocket and the Miramichi Timberwolves, Owens played five seasons for Acadia University, from which he graduated in May 2014 with a degree in Business.[1][2][3]
Owens' outstanding University Hockey play was recognized, such as when he was named to the 2011-12 CIS All-Canadian First Team.[4]
After his fourth season with Acadia University in 2013-14, Owens signed a Professional Try Out with the St. John's Ice Caps of the American Hockey League, playing in 1 pre-season game, before being sent to the training camp of the Ontario Reign of the ECHL, for whom he also played in 1 pre-season game.[5] Owens left the Reign after training camp and returned to Acadia University to play his fifth and final season of University Hockey.[3]
The Ontario Reign, which still retained Owens' ECHL playing rights for the 2014-15 season, traded his rights, along with future considerations, to the Missouri Mavericks of the ECHL in exchange for Josh Brittain.[6] On March 18, 2015, Owens left Acadia University to join the Mavericks' roster for the remainder of the 2014-15 season.[7]
Awards, honours, and achievements
- CIS All-Canadian First Team (2011-12)[4]
- CIS All-Canadian Second Team (2012-13)[3]
- AUS First Team All-Star (2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14)[3]
- CIS All-Rookie team (2010-11)[4]
- AUS All-Rookie team (2010-11)[4]
- MJAHL Player of The Year (2009-10)[2][4]
- MJAHL Top Defenceman (2009-10)[2][4]
- MJAHL League leader in scoring (92 Points) (2009-10)[2][4]
- MJAHL League leader in Assists (58 in 2008-09 and 69 in 2009-10, respectively)[8]
- MJAHL League leader in Points by a Defenseman (77 in 2008-09 and 92 in 2009-10, respectively)[8]
- MJAHL League leader in Goals by a Defenseman (19 in 2008-09 and 23 in 2009-10, respectively)[8]
References
- ↑ Short, Robin. "ROBIN SHORT: Recognition Breeds Opportunity". The Telegram. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "MJAHL’s All-Time Leading Scoring Defenceman Joins Axemen". Acadia University. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Decoste, John (October 23, 2014). "All-Star Acadia Grad Chris Owens Returns to Hockey Axemen" (in English). Courrier de Portneuf. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Short, Robin (November 30, 2013). "Locals Integral Part of Canada’s Team at University Games" (in English). Nord Info et Voix des Mille-Iles. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Axemen Add Chris Owens". Acadia University. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Mavericks Acquire Defenseman Chris Owens; Missouri Trades Josh Brittain to Ontario Reign". OurSportsCentral.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ↑ "School’s Out for Owens". The Telegram. March 18, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "CHRIS OWENS". EliteProspects.com. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
External links
- Chris Owens's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Chris Owens's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database