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 |
Chicago Blackhawks Rockford IceHogs (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 Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League (AHL). Robertson was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round (32nd 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]Reporters have considered him as the next Elite Defenceman. On September 11, 2015 He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks along with prospect Jake Massie and a 2017 fifth-round pick for forwards Kris Versteeg and Joakim Nordstrom, as well as a 2017 third-round pick.
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
- ↑ Hurricanes Sign D Dennis Robertson To Two-Year Entry Deal - Canes Country
- ↑ Men’s Hockey Places Four on All-Ivy Teams; Robertson Named First Team - Brown
- ↑ Canes Agree to Terms with Dennis Robertson - Carolina Hurricanes - News
- ↑ Robertson ’14 inks contract with Hurricanes — Brown Daily Herald
- ↑ Dennis Robertson Drafted by Toronto in 6th Round of 2011 NHL Draft - Brown
- ↑ "All-Tournament Honors" (PDF). ECAC Hockey. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ↑ Men's Ice Hockey All-Ivy - 2013-14 - Ivy League
External links
- Dennis Robertson's career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Dennis Robertson's career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Zach Davies |
ECAC Hockey Best Defensive Defenseman (co-winner with Shayne Gostisbehere) 2013–14 |
Succeeded by Rob O'Gara |