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Corey Locke
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Locke with Turun Palloseura in 2012
Born (1984-05-08) May 8, 1984 (age 41)
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position

Centre

Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
Ottawa Senators
Turku TPS
Eisbären Berlin
Nürnberg Ice Tigers
EHC Visp
EC VSV
EHC Black Wings Linz
HC Dynamo Pardubice
NHL Draft 113th overall, 2003
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2004–2019

Corey Michael Locke (born May 8, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre and left wing. Corey was chosen by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He also played for the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators during his career.

Corey Locke's Hockey Journey

Starting in Junior Hockey

Corey Locke began his hockey journey in junior A hockey with the Newmarket Hurricanes. He then joined the Ottawa 67's in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Locke played three seasons in the OHL. He was a star player, winning the Red Tilson Trophy twice. This award goes to the league's most outstanding player. In 2003, he scored 151 points, which was the most in the entire CHL.

Joining the NHL and AHL

After his great junior career, the Montreal Canadiens picked Corey in the 2003 NHL Draft. He signed a contract with the Canadiens in 2004. Corey then played for their minor league team, the Hamilton Bulldogs, in the AHL. He helped the Bulldogs win the Calder Cup in the 2006–07 season. This is a big championship for AHL teams.

Corey made his first appearance in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens in January 2008. He later played for the New York Rangers and the Ottawa Senators. In 2010, he was named to the AHL Second All-Star Team.

Winning Awards and Championships

Corey continued to shine in the AHL. In 2011, he won the Les Cunningham Award as the AHL's Most Valuable Player (MVP). That same year, his team, the Binghamton Senators, won the AHL championship. This was his second Calder Cup win!

Playing in Europe

After his time in the NHL and AHL, Corey decided to play hockey in Europe. In 2012, he joined TPS in Finland. He also played for teams in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. He played for the Polar Bears in Germany and the Nürnberg Ice Tigers. He also played for EHC Visp in Switzerland and EC VSV and EHC Black Wings Linz in Austria. He finished his career in 2019.

Corey Locke's Life Outside Hockey

Corey Locke was born in Newmarket, Ontario, which is a town north of Toronto. He still lives there. He has a younger brother named Kyle.

Awards and Achievements

  • Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
    • CHL Player of the Year - 2003
    • CHL Top Scorer Award - 2003
    • First Team All-Star - 2003, 2004
  • Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
    • Red Tilson Trophy (Most Outstanding Player) - 2003, 2004
    • Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (Top Scorer) - 2003, 2004
    • First Team All-Star - 2003, 2004
  • American Hockey League (AHL)
    • Calder Cup Champion - 2007, 2011
    • Les Cunningham Award (MVP) - 2011
    • First All-Star Team - 2011
    • Second Team All-Star - 2010
    • Hamilton Bulldogs career points leader (229)
    • Hamilton Bulldogs career goals leader (85)
    • Hamilton Bulldogs career assists leader (144)
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