Nathan Dempsey facts for kids
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| Born | July 14, 1974 Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs Chicago Blackhawks Los Angeles Kings Boston Bruins Eisbären Berlin SC Bern |
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| NHL Draft | 245th overall, 1992 Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| Playing career | 1994–2008 | ||
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Nathan Dempsey is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was a defenceman, which means he played a defensive role on the ice. Nathan played in 260 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for several famous teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Los Angeles Kings, and Boston Bruins. Nathan was born on July 14, 1974.
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Nathan Dempsey's Hockey Journey
Nathan Dempsey started his professional hockey journey after being chosen in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs picked him in the 11th round. He was playing for the Regina Pats in the Western Hockey League (WHL) at the time.
Playing for the Maple Leafs
Nathan spent most of his nine years with the Maple Leafs organization playing for their minor league team. This team was called the St. John's Maple Leafs and they played in the American Hockey League (AHL). His best season with St. John's was in 2001–02. That year, he scored 61 points in 75 games. Even though he was with the Maple Leafs for a long time, he only played 48 games for the main Toronto team.
Moving to Other NHL Teams
After leaving the Maple Leafs, Nathan signed with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002. He became a regular player on their defence in the 2003–04 season. During that season, on March 2, 2004, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings gave up a draft pick for him.
Nathan also played in Germany during the 2004 NHL lockout. He joined a German team called Eisbären Berlin in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. After that, he returned to play for the Los Angeles Kings in the 2005–06 season.
In 2006, Nathan signed with his fourth NHL team, the Boston Bruins. He spent most of that year playing for their minor league team, the Providence Bruins, in the AHL.
Playing Overseas
For his last professional season, Nathan Dempsey moved to Switzerland. He signed with a Swiss team called SC Bern in the National League A. He finished his impressive hockey career there in 2008.
Nathan Dempsey's Life After Hockey
When Nathan Dempsey was 37 years old, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This is a condition that affects movement. Even with this diagnosis, Nathan continues to be involved in hockey. He still plays the game himself. He also coaches young players. Nathan works at the Vimy Ridge Hockey Academy in Edmonton, Canada.
Awards and Achievements
Nathan Dempsey received several awards during his hockey career:
- WHL East Second All-Star Team: 1993–94
- AHL All-Star Game: 2001, 2002
- AHL Second All-Star Team: 2002
- Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award: 2002 (This award is given to an AHL player who shows sportsmanship, determination, and dedication to hockey.)
