Rich Peverley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rich Peverley |
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Peverley with the Boston Bruins in January 2012
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| Born | July 8, 1982 Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Nashville Predators Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins JYP Jyväskylä Dallas Stars |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2004–2014 | ||
Rich Peverley (born July 8, 1982) is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He played as a centre and shot right-handed. Rich played for several teams in the NHL, which is the top ice hockey league. He also played for Team Canada in international games. Rich retired from playing in 2014 due to a heart problem.
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Rich Peverley's Hockey Journey
Rich Peverley was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. When he was eight, his family moved to Guelph, Ontario. He played most of his early hockey there. Later, he played for the Kitchener Dutchmen team.
Choosing College Hockey
In 1999, Rich was picked by the Mississauga IceDogs in the OHL Draft. However, he decided to keep his chance to play college hockey. He signed with the Milton Merchants for a season. After that, he earned a scholarship to play at a university.
Playing in College and Minor Leagues
Rich played college hockey for St. Lawrence University. He was a top player there for three of his four seasons. After college, he started his professional career in 2004. He played for teams like the South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL. He also played for the Portland Pirates in the AHL.
Making it to the NHL
In 2007, Rich was playing very well for the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL. Because of his great performance, the Nashville Predators signed him. This was his chance to play in the NHL! He played some games for the Predators that season.
He continued to play for both the Predators and the Admirals in the 2007–08 season. He even played in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the Predators.
Moving to Atlanta and Boston
In 2009, the Atlanta Thrashers picked up Rich. This move really helped his career. He played very well for the Thrashers. He scored many points and earned a new contract with the team.
In 2011, Rich was traded to the Boston Bruins. This was a big moment for him. On June 15, 2011, he won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins! This is one of the biggest achievements in hockey.
Playing in Finland and Dallas
During a break in the NHL season in 2012, Rich played for a team called JYP in Finland. In 2013, he was traded to the Dallas Stars.
Health Challenge on the Ice
In September 2013, Rich had surgery for an irregular heartbeat. Six months later, during a game, he collapsed on the bench. This was due to his heart condition. He had another surgery to fix the problem.
After this, Rich could no longer play professional hockey. He became a volunteer assistant coach for the Texas Stars, an AHL team. In September 2015, he officially announced his retirement. He then joined the Dallas Stars' front office. He worked as the team's Player Development Coordinator.
Representing Canada
Rich Peverley also played for Team Canada. His first international game was in 2010. He played in the 2010 IIHF World Championship. He played in all seven games for Canada. He scored one goal and had three assists in the tournament. Canada finished seventh in the championship that year.
See also
In Spanish: Rich Peverley para niños
