Cody Eakin facts for kids
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Eakin with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018
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| Born | May 24, 1991 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Washington Capitals Dallas Stars Vegas Golden Knights Winnipeg Jets Buffalo Sabres |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 85th overall, 2009 Washington Capitals |
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| Playing career | 2010–2023 | ||
Cody Eakin (born May 24, 1991) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a forward. Cody was picked by the Washington Capitals in the third round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He played for several teams, including the Capitals, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, and Buffalo Sabres.
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Cody Eakin's Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Cody Eakin began his hockey journey when he was drafted by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2006 WHL Draft. The WHL is a major junior league where young players develop their skills. In 2009, the Washington Capitals chose him in the NHL Draft.
Cody was recognized for his talent early on. In 2010, he was named to the WHL (East) Second All-Star Team. He was later traded to the Kootenay Ice in 2011. With the Ice, he again made the WHL (East) Second All-Star Team.
Playing in the NHL
Cody Eakin started playing professionally in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Hershey Bears in the 2011–12 season. Soon after, he was called up to the NHL by the Washington Capitals. He made his NHL debut on November 2, 2011. Just two days later, he scored his very first NHL goal against the Carolina Hurricanes.
In 2012, Cody was traded to the Dallas Stars. He quickly became an important player for them. He scored his first goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs on April 23, 2014. This goal helped the Stars win that game.
During the 2016–17 season, Cody faced some challenges with injuries. He didn't score as many points as usual.
Joining the Vegas Golden Knights
In 2017, Cody Eakin was chosen by the new team, the Vegas Golden Knights, in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. He had a good first season with Vegas, scoring 11 goals. His team even made it all the way to the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals! They played against his former team, the Capitals, but lost the series.
In the 2019 playoffs, the Golden Knights played against the San Jose Sharks. In a very important Game 7, Cody was given a major penalty. This meant the Sharks got a long power play, and they scored four goals during it. Even though Vegas tied the game late, the Sharks won in overtime. The league later apologized to the Golden Knights for the penalty call.
Later Career Teams
After playing for the Golden Knights, Cody Eakin was traded to his hometown team, the Winnipeg Jets, in February 2020. He scored his first goal for the Jets in March 2020.
In October 2020, Cody signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. He played for them until 2022. In 2022, he tried out for the Calgary Flames but was not signed to their team.
Cody Eakin's Personal Life
Cody comes from a family that loves hockey. Both his father and his uncle, Bruce Eakin, played professional hockey.
International Hockey Play
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| Representing Canada |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2015 Czech Republic | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2011 United States | |
Cody Eakin also played for Canada on the international stage. He was part of the Canadian team that won a gold medal at the 2015 IIHF World Championship. Canada had a perfect record in that tournament, winning all 10 of their games. He also won a silver medal at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| WHL | ||
| East Second All-Star Team | 2010, 2011 | |
Images for kids
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Eakin with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018
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Eakin with the Stars in 2016
