Neil Grant Komadoski
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Neil Grant Komadoski is a professional ice hockey
defenseman
. He was drafted in the third round, 81st overall, by the Ottawa Senators
in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft
. He is the son of former Los Angeles King
and St. Louis Blue Neil George Komadoski
.
After playing four seasons with Notre Dame
, Komadoski made his professional debut with Ottawa's American Hockey League
farm club, the Binghamton Senators
, at the end of the 2003–04 season
. After three full seasons in Binghamton, Komadoski was invited the training camp of the St. Louis Blues, who eventually assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen
.
in 1982. His father Neil Sr. played professional hockey and his mother Lauren was a stay at home mom. He has one sister Lauren who was an excellent figure skater until she injured her foot and could no longer compete. Growing up he lived and breathed hockey. He played for the St. Louis AAA Amateur Blues where his father coached him. He went on to high school where he attended two years at Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis. After his sophomore year he lived with a host family in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he continued his dream and hockey career. He graduated from Pioneer High school. As a sixteen year old in 1998-99 he was playing on the USA 18 and under National team in the North American Hockey League
. Here he played 49 games and scored 3 goals with 11 assists which tallied a total of 14 points on the season. The following season he played for the US Junior National team in the United States Hockey League. He played in 50 games and hit the back of the net 7 times while helping with 8 to give him a total of 15 points.
which played in the Coast-to-coast Hockey League. As a freshman he scored 2 goals and had 5 assists. His rookie season got off to a slow start due to a shoulder injury in just the second game if the season and missed nine games. His first career goal came against Bowling Green. As a sophomore he played in all 38 games and scored just 2 goals and had 9 assists for 11 points. This is the year he was drafted but chose to stay in college and get an excellent education before taking his career to the next level. His junior season he picked up his game. While playing in all 40 games he led the Irish defenseman in scoring with a goal and 23 assists. Also his junior he was invited to the NCAA Leadership Conference held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This is one of the largest non-competitive gatherings of NCAA student-athletes. The conference is designed to enhance student-athletes' leadership and communication skills and to enable them to become more effective leaders and motivators when they return to their campuses. In his final season as a member of the Fighting Irish he played in 39 games and scored 5 goals and had 10 helpers for 15 points on the year. He was not only an outstanding athlete he also excelled in the class room. He was named to the Dean’s list twice. Also he was selected as one of 14 nominees for the College Hockey Humanitarian Award as a senior.
and finish up their season as a member of the team. He only played in 3 games to finish the 2003-04 season but was ready to see what his future would hold. As the 04-05 season came around he was ready for his first full season as a professional. He played in 36 games that season, scoring two goals and adding one assist as a rookie. In the 05-06 season Neil played in 41 games and tallied 5 assists but failed to score. He also added 71 penalty minutes. The following season which was the 06-07 season he dressed out for 68 games. He scored 3 goals and had 4 assists which gave him a total of 7 points on the year. Over the years he had been progressing and hoping for a chance to make it to the NHL. After the 06-07 season ended he was a free agent where he signed a one year contract with his hometown St. Louis Blues. In the 07-08 season he only played in 3 games with the Peoria Riverman, the blues affiliate in the AHL
, due to a knee injury that would end his hockey playing career. He is currently a NHL scout for the Vancouver Canucks
.
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...
defenseman
Defenceman (ice hockey)
Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring...
. He was drafted in the third round, 81st overall, by the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft
2001 NHL Entry Draft
The 2001 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida.-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:-Round five:-Round six:-Round seven:-Round eight:-Round nine:...
. He is the son of former Los Angeles King
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...
and St. Louis Blue Neil George Komadoski
Neil George Komadoski
Neil George Komadoski is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was drafted in the fourth round, 48th overall, of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. He is the father of current St. Louis Blues prospect Neil Grant Komadoski.Komadoski played for the Kings and the St....
.
After playing four seasons with Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
, Komadoski made his professional debut with Ottawa's American Hockey League
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...
farm club, the Binghamton Senators
Binghamton Senators
The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators...
, at the end of the 2003–04 season
2003–04 AHL season
The 2003–04 AHL season was the 68th season of the American Hockey League. The league introduces the Willie Marshall Award in honour the career points leader in the AHL, and awards it to the annual top goal scorer....
. After three full seasons in Binghamton, Komadoski was invited the training camp of the St. Louis Blues, who eventually assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen
Peoria Rivermen
The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:...
.
Early life
Neil Komadoski Jr. was born in Chesterfield, MissouriChesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield is a second-ring western suburb of St. Louis and is the largest city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census the population is 47,484. Chesterfield also celebrated its 20th birthday in 2008.- Geography :...
in 1982. His father Neil Sr. played professional hockey and his mother Lauren was a stay at home mom. He has one sister Lauren who was an excellent figure skater until she injured her foot and could no longer compete. Growing up he lived and breathed hockey. He played for the St. Louis AAA Amateur Blues where his father coached him. He went on to high school where he attended two years at Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis. After his sophomore year he lived with a host family in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he continued his dream and hockey career. He graduated from Pioneer High school. As a sixteen year old in 1998-99 he was playing on the USA 18 and under National team in the North American Hockey League
North American Hockey League
The North American Hockey League is one of the top junior hockey leagues in the United States and is enterting its 36th season in 2011-12. It is currently the only Junior A Tier II league, sanctioned by USA Hockey. The NAHL currently acts as an alternative to the United States Hockey League...
. Here he played 49 games and scored 3 goals with 11 assists which tallied a total of 14 points on the season. The following season he played for the US Junior National team in the United States Hockey League. He played in 50 games and hit the back of the net 7 times while helping with 8 to give him a total of 15 points.
University of Notre Dame
Neil was recruited by several universities but chose to attend the University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
which played in the Coast-to-coast Hockey League. As a freshman he scored 2 goals and had 5 assists. His rookie season got off to a slow start due to a shoulder injury in just the second game if the season and missed nine games. His first career goal came against Bowling Green. As a sophomore he played in all 38 games and scored just 2 goals and had 9 assists for 11 points. This is the year he was drafted but chose to stay in college and get an excellent education before taking his career to the next level. His junior season he picked up his game. While playing in all 40 games he led the Irish defenseman in scoring with a goal and 23 assists. Also his junior he was invited to the NCAA Leadership Conference held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This is one of the largest non-competitive gatherings of NCAA student-athletes. The conference is designed to enhance student-athletes' leadership and communication skills and to enable them to become more effective leaders and motivators when they return to their campuses. In his final season as a member of the Fighting Irish he played in 39 games and scored 5 goals and had 10 helpers for 15 points on the year. He was not only an outstanding athlete he also excelled in the class room. He was named to the Dean’s list twice. Also he was selected as one of 14 nominees for the College Hockey Humanitarian Award as a senior.
Professional career
At the end of Neil’s senior season he went straight to join the Binghamton SenatorsBinghamton Senators
The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators...
and finish up their season as a member of the team. He only played in 3 games to finish the 2003-04 season but was ready to see what his future would hold. As the 04-05 season came around he was ready for his first full season as a professional. He played in 36 games that season, scoring two goals and adding one assist as a rookie. In the 05-06 season Neil played in 41 games and tallied 5 assists but failed to score. He also added 71 penalty minutes. The following season which was the 06-07 season he dressed out for 68 games. He scored 3 goals and had 4 assists which gave him a total of 7 points on the year. Over the years he had been progressing and hoping for a chance to make it to the NHL. After the 06-07 season ended he was a free agent where he signed a one year contract with his hometown St. Louis Blues. In the 07-08 season he only played in 3 games with the Peoria Riverman, the blues affiliate in the 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...
, due to a knee injury that would end his hockey playing career. He is currently a NHL scout for the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
.