Dayton Bombers
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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.
The Bombers originally played at Hara Arena
from 1991–1996. The team moved to the Ervin J. Nutter Center
on the campus of Wright State University
in Fairborn, Ohio
in 1996. They have played in front of more than 2 million fans in their 18 years.
On March 30, 2009, it was announced that the Bombers would not be playing during the 2009–2010 season . Despite the arrival of the International Hockey League's Dayton Gems, the Bombers had not folded nor planned to relocate yet, and continued to aim towards securing additional investors and season-ticket holders to play in Dayton once again for 2010-11 . However, on June 25 of that year, the Bombers owner turned the team's membership back to the ECHL, citing lack of a suitable business partner or re-entry plan .
and Phoenix RoadRunners
were also declared free agents the same day.http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news2&id=18811
Goaltenders
Team
Longest winning streak
Longest winless streak
Regular Season Game Attendance Record
Postseason Game Attendance Record
Regular Season Attendance Record
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
team located in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference.
The Bombers originally played at Hara Arena
Hara Arena
Hara Arena is a 5,500-seat multi-purpose arena, in Trotwood, Ohio, just outside the city of Dayton.At one time, it hosted the Dayton Jets basketball team and Dayton Gems, Dayton Blue Hawks, Dayton Owls, Dayton Bombers and Dayton Ice Bandits ice hockey teams and The Marshals indoor football...
from 1991–1996. The team moved to the Ervin J. Nutter Center
Nutter Center
The Wright State University Nutter Center is a multi-purpose arena located at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio. In addition to hosting the Wright State Raiders basketball team, the Nutter Center serves as a music venue for touring concerts and shows...
on the campus of Wright State University
Wright State University
Wright State University is a comprehensive public university with strong doctoral, research, and undergraduate programs, rated among the 260 Best National Universities listed in the annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Wright State is located in Fairborn, Ohio,...
in Fairborn, Ohio
Fairborn, Ohio
Fairborn is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, near Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The population was 32,352 at the 2010 census...
in 1996. They have played in front of more than 2 million fans in their 18 years.
On March 30, 2009, it was announced that the Bombers would not be playing during the 2009–2010 season . Despite the arrival of the International Hockey League's Dayton Gems, the Bombers had not folded nor planned to relocate yet, and continued to aim towards securing additional investors and season-ticket holders to play in Dayton once again for 2010-11 . However, on June 25 of that year, the Bombers owner turned the team's membership back to the ECHL, citing lack of a suitable business partner or re-entry plan .
2008–09 North Division Standings
| Team | GP | Won | Lost | OTL | SOL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... (xy) |
72 | 41 | 26 | 2 | 3 | 87 | 256 | 231 |
| Trenton(x) | 72 | 40 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 87 | 236 | 206 |
| Elmira Elmira Jackals The Elmira Jackals are an ice hockey team that play in the ECHL. Their home games are played in First Arena in Elmira, New York and they refer to themselves as "the beasts of the east"... (x) |
72 | 39 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 85 | 235 | 232 |
| Wheeling Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... (x) |
72 | 36 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 80 | 263 | 260 |
| Johnstown Johnstown - Places :Canada* Johnstown, Nova Scotia* Johnstown, Ontario, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville* Johnstown, Hastings County, OntarioRepublic of Ireland*Johnstown, County Dublin*Johnstown, County Kildare*Johnstown, County Kilkenny... |
72 | 37 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 79 | 228 | 232 |
| Dayton Dayton Dayton is a city in Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.Dayton may also refer to:-United States:*Dayton, Alabama*Dayton, California, in Butte County*Dayton, Lassen County, California*Dayton, Idaho*Dayton, Indiana... |
72 | 32 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 71 | 229 | 246 |
| Reading Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania... |
72 | 24 | 42 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 211 | 269 |
Current roster
All players were declared free agents by the ECHL on May 7, 2009. Players from the Mississippi Sea WolvesMississippi Sea Wolves
The Mississippi Sea Wolves were a professional hockey team based in Biloxi, Mississippi and playing in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Sea Wolves were members of the ECHL....
and Phoenix RoadRunners
Phoenix RoadRunners
The Phoenix RoadRunners were a minor league ice hockey team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They played in the ECHL, beginning in the 2005–2006 season and ceasing operations at the end of the 2008-2009 season...
were also declared free agents the same day.http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news2&id=18811
Season Records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, SOL = Shootout losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties infraction minutes| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... | League | Conference | Division | GP Games played Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,... | W | L | T | OTL | SOL | Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... | PCT Winning percentage In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win... | GF | GA | PIM | Coach | Attendance | Avg. | Playoff Playoff The playoffs, postseason, or finals of a sports league are a game or series of games played after the regular season by the top competitors, usually but not always with a single-elimination system, to determine the league champion or a similar accolade.In the U.S... result |
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| 1991–92 | ECHL | - | West | 64 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 70 | 0.547 | 305 | 300 | 1341 | Claude Noel Claude Noel Claude Noël is a former Canadian ice hockey player and the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Prior to joining Winnipeg, he was head coach of the Manitoba Moose of the AHL... |
132,699 | 4,147 | Round 1 |
| 1992–93 | ECHL | - | West | 64 | 35 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 76 | 0.594 | 282 | 270 | 2111 | Claude Noel | 137,929 | 4,310 | Round 2 |
| 1993–94 | ECHL | - | North | 68 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 66 | 0.485 | 316 | 308 | 1976 | Jim Playfair Jim Playfair James Playfair is the associate coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. He is a former NHL ice hockey player and a former head coach of the Calgary Flames.-Playing career:... |
139,739 | 4,109 | Round 1 |
| 1994–95 | ECHL | - | North | 68 | 42 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 93 | 0.684 | 307 | 224 | 2235 | Jim Playfair | 146,239 | 4,301 | Round 2 |
| 1995–96 | ECHL | - | North | 70 | 35 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 77 | 0.55 | 247 | 237 | 2131 | Jim Playfair | 117,279 | 3,350 | Round 1 |
| 1996–97 | ECHL | - | North | 70 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0.571 | 253 | 258 | 1359 | Mark Kumpel Mark Kumpel Mark Alan Kumpel is a former American ice hockey player.Selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, Kumpel also played for the Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg Jets.... |
111,417 | 3,183 | Round 1 |
| 1997–98 | ECHL | - | Northwest | 70 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0.571 | 255 | 256 | 2162 | Mark Kumpel | 146,531 | 4,186 | Round 1 |
| 1998–99 | ECHL | Northern | Northwest | 70 | 34 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0.55 | 239 | 241 | 1984 | Greg Ireland | 158,492 | 4,528 | Round 2 |
| 1999–00 | ECHL | Northern | Northwest | 70 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0.529 | 230 | 226 | 2496 | Greg Ireland | 147,081 | 4,202 | Round 2 |
| 2000–01 | ECHL | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 45 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0.667 | 247 | 194 | 2352 | Greg Ireland | 145,845 | 4,051 | Round 3 |
| 2001–02 | ECHL | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 40 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0.639 | 222 | 196 | 2339 | Greg Ireland | 153,877 | 4,274 | Kelly Cup Kelly Cup The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning... Finalist |
| 2002–03 | ECHL | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 24 | 38 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0.403 | 191 | 247 | 2005 | Greg Ireland | 124,662 | 3,462 | - |
| 2003–04 | ECHL | National | North | 72 | 26 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0.396 | 187 | 271 | 1639 | Jamie Ling Jamie Ling Jamie Ling is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.Prior to turning professional, Ling attended the University of Notre Dame where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I college hockey with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team... |
124,609 | 3,461 | - |
| 2004–05 | ECHL | National | North | 72 | 23 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0.382 | 175 | 225 | 1665 | Don MacAdam | 112,243 | 3,117 | - |
| 2005–06 | ECHL | American | North | 72 | 20 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0.319 | 193 | 275 | 1482 | Don MacAdam | 124,406 | 3,455 | - |
| 2006–07 | ECHL | American | North | 72 | 37 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 83 | 0.576 | 213 | 191 | 1345 | Don MacAdam | 131,196 | 3,644 | Kelly Cup Kelly Cup The Patrick J. Kelly Cup goes to the play-off champion of the ECHL. The Kelly Cup has been awarded to teams since 1997. Prior to 1997, the playoff winner was awarded the Riley Cup. The current cup is named after Patrick J. Kelly, the league's first commissioner. The cup is loaned to the winning... Finalist |
| 2007–08 | ECHL | American | North | 72 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 70 | 0.479 | 201 | 229 | 1356 | Bill McDonald | 131,876 | 3,768 | 1st Rd |
| 2008–09 | ECHL | American | North | 72 | 32 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 71 | 0.493 | 229 | 246 | 1255 | Bill McDonald | 132,454 | 3,679 | - |
| Team totals | 1,190 | 567 | 500 | 83 | 32 | 21 | 599 Hm Gms. | 2,315,369 | 3,865 |
All Time Record Vs Other Clubs
| Team | Won | Loss | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Augusta | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bakersfield | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlotte | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cincinnati | 29 | 30 | 10 |
| Columbia | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Elmira | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresno | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Idaho | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnstown | 78 | 47 | 19 |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Pensacola | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reading | 21 | 27 | 5 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Stockton | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton | 23 | 38 | 5 |
| Utah | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victoria | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheeling | 61 | 64 | 19 |
Dayton Bombers Club Records
Players- Most points, season-119 Darren Colbourne (1991–92)
- Most points, game-7 Tom Nemeth vs Toledo, Oct. 23, 1993 & Jamie Ling vs Roanoke, Jan. 15, 1999
- Most goals, season-69 Darren Colbourne (1991–92)
- Most goals, game-5-Jamie Ling vs Roanoke, Jan. 15, 1999 & Chanse Fitzpatrick vs Trenton, Nov. 3, 2007
- Most assists, season-82 Tom Nemeth, 1993–94
- Most assists, game-6 Tom Nemeth vs Toledo, Oct. 23, 1993
- Most PIM, season-429 Darren LangdonDarren LangdonDarren Langdon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was undrafted but signed his first pro contract in 1993 with the New York Rangers...
, 1992–93 - Most PIM, game-39 Derek Ernest vs Roanoke, Nov. 23, 2000
Goaltenders
- Most appearances: 51, Michael AyersMichael AyersMichael Ayers may refer to:*Michael D. Ayers, journalist*Michael R. Ayers , British philosopher...
(2004–05) - Most minutes: 2,937 min, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most wins: 23, Adam BerkhoelAdam BerkhoelAdam Berkhoel is a retired ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted 240th overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.-Playing career:...
(2006–07) - Most losses: 28, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most overtime Losses: 7, Alex Westlund (1999-00)
- Most shots- 1,627, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most saves- 1,485, Michael Ayers (2005-06)
- Most shutouts- 5, Adam Berkhoel (2006–07)
- Lowest GAA- 2.22, Alex Westlund (2000–01)
- Best save percentage: .930, Alex Westlund (2000–01)
Team
- Most points-96 (2000–01)
- Most wins-45 (2000–01)
- Most losses-46 (2005–06)
- Most goals scored-316 (1993–94)
- Fewest points-46 (2005–06)
- Fewest losses-17 (1994–95)
- Fewest GAA-191 (2006–07)
- Most PIM-2,496 (1999-00)
Longest winning streak
- Overall-8 Oct. 9-Nov. 5, 1994
- Home-13 Oct. 28-Dec. 27, 2001
- Road-5 Oct. 28-Nov. 14, 2000
Longest winless streak
- Overall-16 Feb. 24-Apr. 1, 2006
- Home-9 Jan. 4-Feb. 8, 2005
- Road-13 Jan. 18-Mar. 26, 2003
Regular Season Game Attendance Record
- 10,057 vs Peoria, Jan. 23, 2004
Postseason Game Attendance Record
- 4,447 vs Idaho, May 27, 2007 Game 3 Kelly Cup Finals
Regular Season Attendance Record
- 158,492 (1998–99)
All Time Playoff Record vs. Other Clubs
| Team | Series | Won | Loss | GP | Won | Loss | GF | GA | Last Mtg | Rnd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 31 | 2002 | CF | W 3-1 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 2001 | CQF | W 3-2 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 2007 | DF | W 4-3 |
| Florida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 22 | 2007 | CF | W 4-3 |
| Greenville | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 2002 | Finals | L 0-4 |
| Johnstown | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 2008 | 1st | L 0-2 |
| Idaho | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2007 | Finals | L 1-4 |
| Pensacola | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1993 | 1st | L 0-3 |
| Peoria | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 2001 | CSF | L 0-3 |
| Texas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 1995 | 1st | W 3-1 |
| Toledo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 1996 | 1st | L 0-3 |
| Trenton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2007 | DSF | W 3-0 |
| Wheeling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1998 | CQF | L 2-3 |
NHL alumni
The following is a list of players who have gone on to play in the NHL.- Kaspars Astashenko
- Jean-Sebastien AubinJean-Sébastien AubinJean-Sébastien "J. S." Aubin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:...
- Eric BogunieckiEric BogunieckiEric Boguniecki is an assistant coach for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL.- Playing career :Drafted 193rd overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues, Boguniecki's scoring ability in the minor leagues led to him being signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers in 1999. ...
- Kevin ColleyKevin ColleyKevin Colley is a retired American ice hockey right winger who played for the New York Islanders of the NHL, and currently is the head coach of the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL. Colley was signed as a free agent by the Islanders on June 11, 2004...
- Riley CoteRiley CoteRiley Cote is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger and is currently an assistant coach with the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League...
- John EmmonsJohn EmmonsJohn T. Emmons is an American former professional ice hockey center who played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins between 1999 and 2002....
- Sean GagnonSean GagnonSean Gagnon is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Phoenix Coyotes and the Ottawa Senators. He played a total of 12 regular season games scoring one assist and collecting 34 penalty minutes...
- Steven GoertzenSteven GoertzenSteven Goertzen is a Canadian-born ice hockey winger for the American Hockey League's Springfield Falcons....
- Erich GoldmannErich GoldmannErich Goldmann is a German ice hockey defenceman. He has played 1 game in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators. He was drafted by the Senators in the 8th round in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. Most of his professional career has been spent in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, most...
- Greg KuznikGreg KuznikGregory Kuznik is a Canadian-Slovenian ice hockey player of Slovene descent.He was drafted 171st by the Hartford Whalers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. In the 2000–01 NHL season, he played one game for the Carolina Hurricanes...
- Darren LangdonDarren LangdonDarren Langdon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger. He was undrafted but signed his first pro contract in 1993 with the New York Rangers...
- Dan LaCostaDan LaCostaDan LaCosta is a Canadian college ice hockey goaltender currently with the UNB Varsity Reds of the Atlantic University Sport Conference. He was drafted in the third round, 94th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft...
- Kent McDonellKent McDonellKent McDonell is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for AIK IF in the Swedish Elite League . He has played 32 games in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets.-External links:...
- Mike MinardMike MinardMichael Edward Roger 'Mike' Minard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Edmonton Oilers during the 1999–2000 NHL season....
- Brandon SmithBrandon Smith (ice hockey)Brandon Smith is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for the Straubing Tigers of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He previously played parts of four seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders...
- Ole-Kristian TollefsenOle-Kristian TollefsenOle-Kristian Tollefsen is a Norwegian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Modo in Elitserien.Tollefsen was selected to play for the Norway men's national ice hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics....
- Pascal TrepanierPascal TrepanierPascal Trepanier is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Krefeld Pinguine of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany.-Playing career:...
- Stephen ValiquetteStephen ValiquetteStephen Valiquette is a Canadian goaltender for currently playing for the HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafted in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings in the eighth round, 190th overall.-Professional career:In 1998, Valiquette signed as an unrestricted free...
- Daryl ReaughDaryl ReaughDaryl "Razor" Reaugh , is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, now a color commentator for the Dallas Stars of the NHL, the The NHL on Versus and Hockey Night in Canada.-Playing career:...
- David Van DrunenDavid Van Drunen (ice hockey)David Van Drunen is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Odessa Jackalopes of the Central Hockey League. He played in one National Hockey League game for the Ottawa Senators during the 1999–2000 NHL season....
- Mark LawrenceMark Lawrence (ice hockey)Mark Lawrence is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League for the Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders. Lawrence was drafted 118th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft...
- Tyler SloanTyler SloanTyler Sloan is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman in the Nashville Predators organization in the National Hockey League...
- Philippe DupuisPhilippe DupuisPhilippe Dupuis is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...