Anthony Stewart (ice hockey) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anthony Stewart
Born	(1985-01-05) January 5, 1985 (age 40) LaSalle, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Florida Panthers Atlanta Thrashers Nottingham Panthers Carolina Hurricanes Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg HC Fribourg-Gottéron Rapperswil-Jona Lakers KHL Medveščak Zagreb
NHL Draft	25th overall, 2003 Florida Panthers
Playing career	2005–2016

Anthony Stewart (born January 5, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in top leagues like the NHL (North America), the AHL (North America), and the KHL (Europe/Asia).

Stewart was born in Quebec, Canada. His family moved to Toronto when he was a child. He played minor hockey in Toronto and won three championships across Ontario. Later, he was chosen by the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft.

After playing two seasons with Kingston, the Florida Panthers picked him in the first round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 25th player chosen overall. Anthony spent four years with the Panthers, playing in both the NHL and the AHL. He then joined the Atlanta Thrashers for two years.

When the Thrashers team moved to Winnipeg, they didn't offer him a new contract. So, he signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. After one season, he was traded to the Kings but spent most of his time in the minor leagues. He later played for teams in the KHL and in Switzerland. His younger brother, Chris Stewart, also played in the NHL.

Anthony Stewart proudly represented Canada in several international tournaments. He played in two World Junior Championships and the 2003 IIHF World U18 Championships. He was the top goal scorer for Team Canada when they won the World U18 Championships. He also helped Canada win a silver medal in the 2004 World Juniors and a gold medal in the 2005 World Juniors.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Anthony Stewart was born in LaSalle, Quebec, in 1985. He is the oldest of seven children. His father, Norman, moved to Canada from Jamaica in 1974. His mother, Sue, was a stay-at-home parent.

The family moved to Toronto the year after Anthony was born. During his childhood, his family faced some difficult times. Anthony started skating when he was four years old and began playing hockey at five. He often walked to hockey games and practices with his father.

One day, during a snowstorm, a fellow hockey parent named Bob Ziemendorf gave them a ride. From then on, Bob regularly helped the family with rides, hockey costs, and even groceries. During a very tough period, Anthony lived with Bob and his family for over a year and a half. Anthony later said that he believes he wouldn't have made it to the NHL without Bob's help.

Playing Career Highlights

Minor and Junior Hockey

Anthony Stewart played minor hockey for the North York Canadians. He was such a good player that the head of the organization personally helped pay for his hockey expenses. With Anthony on the team, the North York Canadians won three championships across Ontario.

After his minor hockey days, Anthony was chosen by the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round of the OHL draft. The OHL is a major junior league where young players develop their skills. In his first season (2001–02), he scored 19 goals and 43 points. The next season (2002–03), he improved a lot, scoring 38 goals and 70 points.

Before the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Anthony was ranked as one of the top young players in North America. The Florida Panthers picked him 25th overall. He continued to play well for the Frontenacs, scoring a career-high 35 goals in the 2003–04 season. After his last OHL season, he made his professional debut, playing 10 games for the San Antonio Rampage in the AHL.

Professional Hockey Journey

Anthony Stewart playing for the Atlanta Thrashers in 2010.

Anthony Stewart started the 2005–06 season in the AHL. After just four games, he was called up to the Florida Panthers and made his NHL debut on October 18, 2005. In that game, he got his first NHL point, an assist. Two days later, he scored his first NHL goal! He played 10 games before a wrist injury ended his season.

He spent most of the next two seasons (2006–07 and 2007–08) in the AHL, playing some games for the Panthers. In the 2007–08 season, he even played against his brother Chris in an AHL game. Anthony scored a goal and an assist, and his team won!

For the 2008–09 season, Anthony played only in the NHL for the first time in his career, appearing in 59 games for the Panthers.

In 2009, Anthony left the Panthers and signed with the Atlanta Thrashers. He played the entire 2010–11 season with the Thrashers. During that season, he scored his first career hat-trick (three goals in one game) against the Anaheim Ducks. His third goal tied the game, and the Thrashers went on to win! That season, Anthony set new personal bests in games played, goals, assists, and points in the NHL.

When the Thrashers team moved and became the Winnipeg Jets, Anthony became a free agent. He then signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2011. He played 77 games for the Hurricanes, scoring 9 goals and 20 points.

During the 2012–13 NHL season, there was a lockout (a time when players and teams couldn't agree on a contract, so games were paused). Anthony signed with the Nottingham Panthers in the United Kingdom to stay in shape. He played 19 games there. When the NHL lockout ended, Anthony was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He later played for teams in the KHL and in Switzerland before ending his career in 2016.

International Play for Canada

Medal record
Representing  Canada
World Junior Championships
Gold	2005 Grand Forks
Silver	2004 Helsinki
World Junior U18 Championships
Gold	2003 Yaroslavl
Eight Nations Cup
Gold	2002 Slovakia
Representing Ontario
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Bronze	2002 Manitoba

Anthony Stewart first played for Canada in 2002 at the World U-17 Hockey Challenge. His team, Team Ontario, won a bronze medal. That same year, he also played for Team Canada in the Eight Nations Cup, where they won a gold medal.

In 2003, Anthony made his official international debut for Canada at the 2003 IIHF World U18 Championships in Russia. He scored six goals in the tournament, making him Canada's top goal scorer. The Canadian team won the gold medal, defeating Slovakia 3–0 in the final! Anthony was even named to the All-Star team for the tournament.

The next year, Anthony was chosen to play for Canada in the 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Finland. Canada played great, reaching the final against the United States. Anthony scored a goal in the final to put Canada ahead, but they eventually lost and won the silver medal. He finished the tournament with 11 points, tying for the most points scored by any player!

In 2005, Anthony played in the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships again. After a tough start, he scored two goals in a game against Germany, helping Canada win 9–0. Canada had another undefeated run to the final, where they faced Russia. In the final, Anthony scored a goal in a 6–1 win for Canada, earning him his third international gold medal!

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002	Canada Ontario	U17			6	5	1	6	0
2003	Canada	WJC18			7	6	0	6	6
2004	Canada	WJC			6	5	6	11	2
2005	Canada	WJC			6	3	1	4	0
Junior totals					25	19	8	27	8

Media

After his playing career, Anthony Stewart worked as a TV analyst for Sportsnet in Canada from 2018 to 2023. He shared his hockey knowledge and insights on air.

See Also

• List of black NHL players
• List of family relations in the NHL