Scott Pellerin
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Scott Pellerin is a retired professional
ice hockey
left winger
who played in the National Hockey League
between 1992 and 2004.
He was drafted 47th overall by the New Jersey Devils
in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft
. He won the Hobey Baker Award
as the best collegiate player in America
in 1992 while playing for the University of Maine
. He turned pro in 1992, joined the Devils organization and divided his time between the NHL and the AHL
with the Utica Devils
and then the Albany River Rats
. Pellerin signed with the St. Louis Blues in 1996 where played more ice time. His best season in the NHL came with the Blues in 1998–99 where in 80 games, he scored 20 goals and 41 points.
In 2000, Pellerin was claimed by the Minnesota Wild
in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft
but was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
for the rights of Askhat Rakhmatulin and two draft picks. He signed with the Boston Bruins
in 2001 but after just one goal in 35 games, he was placed on waivers and eventually claimed by the Dallas Stars
. In 2003, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
for Claude Lemieux
and the rights to Guy Lanouette. Pellerin re-signed with St. Louis, but only managed two games for the team having been assigned to the AHL's Worcester IceCats
. He retired in 2004.
In total, Pellerin played 536 regular season games in the NHL, scoring 72 goals and 126 assists for 198 points.
Pellerin is currently an assistant coach for the Manchester Monarchs
of the AHL
.
Pellerin and former University of Maine
teammate Cal Ingraham are co-owners of Juniors Hockey, an on-line hockey equipment supplier specializing in outfitting players under 5'8". In 2010, Pellerin appeared in several print ads for PETA
protesting the continued usage of animals as sports team names and mascots. In 2011, Pellerin launched a line of hand-made earrings with designs inspired by salt-water fishing lures.
Professional
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ice hockey
Ice hockey
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left winger
Winger (ice hockey)
Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink...
who played in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
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between 1992 and 2004.
He was drafted 47th overall by the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft
1989 NHL Entry Draft
The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:...
. He won the Hobey Baker Award
Hobey Baker Award
The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's ice hockey player.It is named for hockey player and World War I veteran Hobey Baker, who played collegiately at Princeton University and learned the game at St...
as the best collegiate player in America
United States
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in 1992 while playing for the University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
. He turned pro in 1992, joined the Devils organization and divided his time between the NHL and 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...
with the Utica Devils
Utica Devils
The Utica Devils were an ice hockey team of the American Hockey League. The team played in Utica, New York at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.-History:...
and then the Albany River Rats
Albany River Rats
The Albany River Rats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.- Founding to 2010 :...
. Pellerin signed with the St. Louis Blues in 1996 where played more ice time. His best season in the NHL came with the Blues in 1998–99 where in 80 games, he scored 20 goals and 41 points.
In 2000, Pellerin was claimed by the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
in the 2000 NHL Expansion Draft
2000 NHL Expansion Draft
The 2000 NHL Expansion Draft was held on June 23, 2000, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The draft took place to fill the rosters of the league's two expansion teams for the 2000–01 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild.-Rules:...
but was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...
for the rights of Askhat Rakhmatulin and two draft picks. He signed with the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
in 2001 but after just one goal in 35 games, he was placed on waivers and eventually claimed by the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
. In 2003, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
for Claude Lemieux
Claude Lemieux
Claude Percy Lemieux is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He last played for the San Jose Sharks before announcing his retirement on July 8, 2009. He is one of only ten players in Stanley Cup history to win the Cup with three different teams. His 80 career playoff goals are the...
and the rights to Guy Lanouette. Pellerin re-signed with St. Louis, but only managed two games for the team having been assigned to the AHL's Worcester IceCats
Worcester IceCats
The Worcester IceCats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at the Worcester Centrum...
. He retired in 2004.
In total, Pellerin played 536 regular season games in the NHL, scoring 72 goals and 126 assists for 198 points.
Pellerin is currently an assistant coach for the Manchester Monarchs
Manchester Monarchs
The Manchester Monarchs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Manchester, New Hampshire at the Verizon Wireless Arena. They have been the AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings since 2001.-History:...
of 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...
.
Pellerin and former University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
teammate Cal Ingraham are co-owners of Juniors Hockey, an on-line hockey equipment supplier specializing in outfitting players under 5'8". In 2010, Pellerin appeared in several print ads for PETA
Peta
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protesting the continued usage of animals as sports team names and mascots. In 2011, Pellerin launched a line of hand-made earrings with designs inspired by salt-water fishing lures.