Kent Simpson (ice hockey, born 1992)

Kent Simpson
Born March 26, 1992
Edmonton, AB, CAN
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams 		New York Islanders
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)
Chicago Blackhawks
NHL Draft 58th overall, 2010
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2012–present

Kent Rory Simpson (born March 26, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League (AHL) whilst under contract to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Simpson was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2nd round (58th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Simpson played major junior hockey with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He also won a silver medal with Team Pacific at the 2009 World U-17 Hockey Challenge and represented Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships.

On March 31, 2012, the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL) signed Simpson to an amateur try-out agreement,[1] allowing the goaltender to make his professional debut in the AHL before the end of the 2011–12 season. On May 29, 2012, Simpson was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) to a three-year entry-level contract.[2]

On October 4, 2014, Simpson was traded by the Blackhawks along with Nick Leddy to the New York Islanders in exchange for Ville Pokka, T.J. Brennan and Anders Nilsson.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "IceHogs sign Simpson to ATO". Rockford IceHogs. 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  2. ↑ "Blackhawks agree to terms with four". Chicago Blackhawks. 2012-05-29. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
  3. ↑ "Blackhawks acquire prospects from Islanders for Leddy". Chicago Blackhawks. 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2014-10-04.

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