Andrew Penner
Encyclopedia
Andrew Penner is a Canadian
professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Colorado Eagles
of the ECHL
.
of the Ontario Hockey League
. After a slow start, Penner was traded along with North Bay's 4th round choice (Mark Verstegg-Lytwyn) in 2002 OHL Priority Draft for Colt King and Jeremy Day, to the Guelph Storm
on November 22, 2001. As a member of the Storm, Penner assumed the role of starting goaltender and led all goaltenders with 18 wins. Penner returned to the Storm for the 2002-03 OHL season, appearing in 51 games and recording 21 wins.
Penner was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 17, 2001 and was re-assigned to Columbus' East Coast Hockey League affiliate in Dayton
in 2003. He led all Bombers goaltenders with 50 appearances and won 15 of the team's 26 games. He split the next two seasons between the Bombers and Columbus' AHL
affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch
.
Penner signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on August 18, 2006, splitting time with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. After one season with in the Penguins' organization, he was not tendered a qualifying offer and became a free agent at the conclusion of the season He then signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, in which he was invited to training camp but after a short stop in Lake Erie
, he was eventually to Colorado's ECHL affiliate in Johnstown
. Once re-assigned, Penner assumed a backup role to goaltender Ryan Nie
.
Penner became a member of the Colorado Eagles in 2008. He went 30-6-3 in his first year with the Eagles, and led the Eagles to their fourth Governor's Cup in league history, but would eventually lose the President's Cup
to the Arizona Sundogs four games to one. Penner was voted by his peers to be the CHL's Best Goaltender in the league's "Best Of The Best" poll. At the start of the 2010-11 CHL season, Penner was the franchise leader in goaltender wins (52), games played (75), and saves (2,074). He also holds the second-longest winning streak in franchise history with 11 wins, with former Eagles goaltender Tyler Weiman
holding the record with 13 consecutive wins.
Alex and Andrew are not related to Los Angeles Kings
forward Dustin Penner
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Colorado Eagles
Colorado Eagles
The Colorado Eagles are a professional ice hockey team based in Loveland, Colorado. The Eagles play in the Mountain Division of the ECHL's Western Conference, where they serve as the "Double-A" affiliate of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and the American Hockey League's St. John's IceCaps...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
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Playing career
Penner started his career in 1999 with the North Bay CentennialsNorth Bay Centennials
The North Bay Centennials were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, who played from 1982–2002. The team was based in North Bay, Ontario.-History:...
of the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
. After a slow start, Penner was traded along with North Bay's 4th round choice (Mark Verstegg-Lytwyn) in 2002 OHL Priority Draft for Colt King and Jeremy Day, to the Guelph Storm
Guelph Storm
The Guelph Storm is a major junior ice hockey team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. They have played in the OHL since the 1991–92 season. The team plays home games at the Sleeman Centre.-History:...
on November 22, 2001. As a member of the Storm, Penner assumed the role of starting goaltender and led all goaltenders with 18 wins. Penner returned to the Storm for the 2002-03 OHL season, appearing in 51 games and recording 21 wins.
Penner was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets on September 17, 2001 and was re-assigned to Columbus' East Coast Hockey League affiliate in Dayton
Dayton Bombers
The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference....
in 2003. He led all Bombers goaltenders with 50 appearances and won 15 of the team's 26 games. He split the next two seasons between the Bombers and Columbus' AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch
Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch are a minor league professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Syracuse, New York, at the War Memorial at Oncenter...
.
Penner signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on August 18, 2006, splitting time with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. After one season with in the Penguins' organization, he was not tendered a qualifying offer and became a free agent at the conclusion of the season He then signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, in which he was invited to training camp but after a short stop in Lake Erie
Lake Erie Monsters
The Lake Erie Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They began play in the 2007–08 AHL season at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio...
, he was eventually to Colorado's ECHL affiliate in Johnstown
Johnstown Chiefs
The Johnstown Chiefs were a minor league ice hockey team located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that played in the ECHL. The team was founded in 1988 in the All-American Hockey League, and moved to the East Coast Hockey League when that league was formed...
. Once re-assigned, Penner assumed a backup role to goaltender Ryan Nie
Ryan Nie
Ryan Nie is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Lillehammer IK of the GET-ligaen.-Career:...
.
Penner became a member of the Colorado Eagles in 2008. He went 30-6-3 in his first year with the Eagles, and led the Eagles to their fourth Governor's Cup in league history, but would eventually lose the President's Cup
Ray Miron President's Cup
The Ray Miron President's Cup goes to the play-off champion of the Central Hockey League. The Ray Miron President's Cup has been awarded to teams since 2002. Prior to 2002, the playoff winner was awarded the Ray Miron Cup. The current cup is named after Ray Miron, one of the league's co-founders...
to the Arizona Sundogs four games to one. Penner was voted by his peers to be the CHL's Best Goaltender in the league's "Best Of The Best" poll. At the start of the 2010-11 CHL season, Penner was the franchise leader in goaltender wins (52), games played (75), and saves (2,074). He also holds the second-longest winning streak in franchise history with 11 wins, with former Eagles goaltender Tyler Weiman
Tyler Weiman
Tyler Weiman is an Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
holding the record with 13 consecutive wins.
Personal
Penner has been married since the start of the 2009-10 season. Penner's younger brother Alex also plays for the Colorado Eagles and has been his teammate since the start of the 2009=10 CHL season. Alex also played for the Johnstown Chiefs, but did not arrive until 2008-09 ECHL season. Andrew was a member of the Chiefs during the 2007-08 ECHL season.Alex and Andrew are not related to Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
forward Dustin Penner
Dustin Penner
Dustin Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Penner was never drafted by a team in the NHL. He was discovered and signed as a free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim after playing college hockey for the...
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