Dennis Robertson (ice hockey)

Dennis Robertson
Born May 24, 1991
Fort St. John, BC, CAN
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team 		Carolina Hurricanes
Charlotte Checkers (AHL)
NHL Draft 173rd overall, 2011
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2014–present

Dennis Robertson (born May 24, 1991) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Robertson was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round (173rd overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Robertson played four seasons of NCAA Division I hockey with the Brown Bears men's ice hockey team where his outstanding play was recognized when he was named to the 2010–11 ECAC Hockey All-Rookie Team in his freshman year,[1] and was named to the 2013–14 All-Ivy League First Team in his senior year.[2]

On March 20, 2014, the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Robertson as a free agent to a two-year, entry-level contract,[3] and he was immediately assigned to play with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.[4]

Awards and honours

Award Year
All-ECAC Rookie Team 2010–11 [5]
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament Team 2013 [6]
All-Ivy League First Team 2013–14 [7]
All-ECAC Third Team 2013–14

References

  1. ↑ Hurricanes Sign D Dennis Robertson To Two-Year Entry Deal - Canes Country
  2. ↑ Men’s Hockey Places Four on All-Ivy Teams; Robertson Named First Team - Brown
  3. ↑ Canes Agree to Terms with Dennis Robertson - Carolina Hurricanes - News
  4. ↑ Robertson ’14 inks contract with Hurricanes — Brown Daily Herald
  5. ↑ Dennis Robertson Drafted by Toronto in 6th Round of 2011 NHL Draft - Brown
  6. ↑ "All-Tournament Honors". ECAC Hockey. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  7. ↑ Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy - 2013-14 - Ivy League

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Zach Davies		 ECAC Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman
(co-winner with Shayne Gostisbehere)
2013–14 		Succeeded by
Rob O'Gara