Justin Fletcher (ice hockey) facts for kids

Justin Fletcher, born on March 30, 1983, is a former professional ice hockey player from the United States. He played as a defenceman, which is a player whose main job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. Justin finished his career playing for the Vienna Capitals in Austria.

Justin Fletcher's Hockey Career

Justin Fletcher played ice hockey professionally for several years. He was known for his role as a defenceman, helping to protect his team's goal.

Playing in Different Leagues

Justin played for teams in different parts of the world. He spent time in the American Hockey League (AHL) in North America. The AHL is a major league where players often develop their skills before moving to the NHL.

Teams in North America

While playing in the AHL, Justin was part of several teams:

• Springfield Falcons
• Norfolk Admirals
• Rockford IceHogs
• Peoria Rivermen

He played 179 regular-season games in the AHL. During his time with the Peoria Rivermen, Justin even signed a contract with the St. Louis Blues, a team in the top-tier NHL.

Playing Overseas

After playing in North America, Justin moved to play hockey in other countries.

• He joined the Augsburger Panther team in the DEL, which is Germany's top ice hockey league.
• Later, he played for the Tohoku Free Blades in the Asia League Ice Hockey. This league includes teams from Japan, South Korea, and Russia.
• His last team was the Vienna Capitals in the Austrian Hockey League.

Justin Fletcher's career shows how players can have exciting journeys, playing for different teams and in different countries around the world.