David Warsofsky

David Warsofsky
Born May 30, 1990
Marshfield, MA, USA
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team 		Boston Bruins
Providence Bruins (AHL)
NHL Draft 95th overall, 2008
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2011–present
Medal record
Competitor for  United States
World Junior Championships
Gold 2010 Saskatchewan
IIHF World U18 Championships
Bronze 2008 Moscow

David Matthew Warsofsky (born May 30, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Early life

He is Jewish,[1] and was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts, the son of Dawn and Mark Warsofsky.[2]

He played at Marshfield High School in 2004-05, and was at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts for two years.[3] Warsofsky was Captain of the 2007-08 Under-18 United States men's national ice hockey team, and share the team lead in assists while finishing second on it in points, helping it to a bronze medal at the 2008 IIHF World U18 Championship.[3]

Playing career

He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 4th round (95th overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Instead of turning pro immediately, Warsofsky played for Boston University in the Hockey East and was a member of the 2009 national championship team as a freshman.[4] He then took time off from college to play for Team USA and help it win the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[4]

On June 26, 2010 the Blues traded Warsofsky's rights to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Vladimir Sobotka.[5]

During the 2013–14 season, Warsofsky made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins on December 19, 2013, after toiling for 160 games in the American Hockey League. He is the first Bruin to wear the number 79.[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 Cushing Academy HS-MA 36 8 26 34 28 — — — — —
2006–07 Cushing Academy HS-MA 29 15 34 49 55 — — — — —
2007–08 U.S. National Development Team NAHL 15 4 2 6 8 — — — — —
2008–09 Boston University HE 45 3 20 23 28 — — — — —
2009–10 Boston University HE 34 12 11 23 48 — — — — —
2010–11 Boston University HE 34 7 15 22 46 — — — — —
2010–11 Providence Bruins AHL 10 0 3 3 6 — — — — —
2011–12 Providence Bruins AHL 66 5 24 29 18 — — — — —
2012–13 Providence Bruins AHL 58 3 13 16 17 12 0 3 3 0
2013–14 Providence Bruins AHL 56 6 26 32 11 12 2 7 9 2
2013–14 Boston Bruins NHL 6 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
NHL totals 6 1 1 2 0 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2008 United States WJC18 3rd 7 0 7 7 8
2010 United States WJC 1st 7 0 2 2 6
Junior totals 14 0 9 9 14

Awards and honors

Award Year
All-Hockey East Second Team 2010–11

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Professional Hockey Review: 2012–2013". Jewish Sports Review 9 (99): 7. September–October 2013.
  2. ↑ Mike Loftus. "David Warsofsky of Marshfield enjoying strong rookie year with Providence Bruins". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "David Warsofsky Bio - GoTerriers.com - Official Home of Boston University Athletics". goterriers.com.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mike Loftus. "David Warsofsky of Marshfield enjoying strong rookie year with Providence Bruins". The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA.
  5. ↑ "Bruins trade Sobotka to Blues for Warsofsky". ESPN. June 26, 2010. Retrieved June 19, 2010.
  6. ↑ "David Warsofsky, Marshfield Native And Former BU Terrier, Set To Make NHL Debut With Bruins". CBS Sports. December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2013.

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