Jason Jaspers facts for kids
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Jaspers with the Springfield Falcons in 2005
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| Born | April 8, 1981 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Phoenix Coyotes Adler Mannheim Kölner Haie Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers Iserlohn Roosters Eisbären Berlin Grizzlys Wolfsburg |
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| NHL Draft | 71st overall, 1999 Phoenix Coyotes |
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| Playing career | 2001–2019 | ||
Jason Matthew Jaspers (born April 8, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a centre. Jaspers played for the Phoenix Coyotes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He also spent a lot of his career playing in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany. Today, he is the head coach for Esbjerg Energy in Denmark's Metal Ligaen.
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Jason Jaspers' Hockey Journey
Starting in Junior Hockey
Jason Jaspers was chosen by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 71st player picked overall. Before this, he played for the Sudbury Wolves in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
First Steps as a Pro Player
Jaspers began his professional career in the 2001–02 season. He played for the Springfield Falcons in the American Hockey League (AHL). The Falcons were a team linked to the Coyotes. Jaspers also made his first appearance in the NHL with the Phoenix Coyotes that same season. This happened on January 20, 2002.
Time in the AHL
For the next four years, Jaspers mostly played for the Springfield Falcons. He found it hard to get a regular spot in the NHL. On July 25, 2005, the Coyotes traded him to the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, Jaspers never played for the Lightning. Instead, he played for their linked team, which was still the Springfield Falcons.
Moving to Germany
In the 2006–07 season, Jaspers left the Falcons. He had played more games for them than almost anyone else. On July 6, 2006, he signed with a German team called Adler Mannheim. After three years with Adler Mannheim, he joined Kölner Haie on April 6, 2009.
Playing for More German Teams
Jaspers then played for the Thomas Sabo Ice Tigers for three seasons. On June 23, 2015, he signed a one-year deal with the Iserlohn Roosters. He played for the Roosters for three seasons.
After his contract ended, Jaspers left the Roosters. He joined Eisbären Berlin for the 2018–19 season. This happened on September 11, 2018. He only played nine games for Eisbären Berlin. On October 10, 2018, he decided to leave and join his sixth DEL team, Grizzlys Wolfsburg. Jaspers finished the season with Grizzlys Wolfsburg. He scored 8 points in 29 games. After that season, he left the club.
Jason Jaspers' Personal Life
In July 2008, Jason Jaspers married Morgan McKee. She was his high school sweetheart. Morgan is from Sudbury, Ontario. This is where Jason played junior hockey for the Sudbury Wolves.
Awards and Achievements
Jason Jaspers received some awards during his time in the OHL:
- Plus/minus Award: He won this award in 2000.
- Second All-Star Team: He was also named to the Second All-Star Team in 2000.
