Rob Niedermayer facts for kids
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Niedermayer with the Buffalo Sabres in 2011
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| Born | December 28, 1974 Cassiar, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Florida Panthers Calgary Flames Anaheim Ducks New Jersey Devils Buffalo Sabres HC Lugano |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 5th overall, 1993 Florida Panthers |
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| Playing career | 1993–2011 | ||
Rob Niedermayer (born December 28, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played for 17 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rob played for teams like the Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres.
He is the younger brother of another famous NHL player, Scott Niedermayer. Rob and Scott even played on the same team for four seasons! They grew up in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
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Playing Hockey: Rob's Career Highlights
Rob Niedermayer was chosen fifth overall by the Florida Panthers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. Before joining the NHL, he played for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Rob started his NHL career right after being drafted, without playing in the minor leagues first.
Early NHL Years and Stanley Cup Finals Appearances
During the 1995–96 season, Rob had his best year for goals, assists, and points. That year, the Panthers made an amazing run to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, they lost to the Colorado Avalanche. Later, in the 1998-99 season, he scored 18 goals and 33 assists, totaling 51 points. After this, Rob's role in the NHL changed to a more defensive forward.
In 2001, Rob was traded to the Calgary Flames. Then, in 2003, he joined the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. That same year, he helped the Ducks make another surprising run to the Stanley Cup Finals. But again, his team lost. This time, they lost in seven games to the New Jersey Devils, which was his brother Scott's team! Rob and Scott were the first brothers to play against each other in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1946.
Playing with His Brother and Winning the Stanley Cup
In 2005, Rob's brother Scott signed with the Mighty Ducks. This was the first time the two brothers played on the same NHL team. It was a special moment for them.
In 2007, Rob and Scott Niedermayer won the Stanley Cup together as members of the Anaheim Ducks. They beat the Ottawa Senators four games to one. They were the first brothers to win the Stanley Cup together since 1983. After Scott, who was the team captain, took the first lap around the ice with the Stanley Cup, he handed it to Rob. This was a unique moment, as usually, another alternate captain would take the next lap.
Later Career and Retirement
On September 25, 2009, Rob Niedermayer signed with the New Jersey Devils. His brother Scott had played for the Devils for 14 seasons. On July 7, 2010, Rob signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Sabres. After the 2011 season, Rob became a free agent. He then signed with HC Lugano in Switzerland, playing in the National League A.
Personal Life
On July 16, 2006, Rob Niedermayer married Jessica Bentall. They have three daughters together. Rob was also a part-owner of a major junior hockey team, the Kootenay Ice, for 18 years. He sold his share in the team in 2016.
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| WHL | ||
| East First All-Star Team | 1993 | |
| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup champion (Anaheim Ducks) | 2007 | |
See also
- Notable families in the NHL
- List of NHL players with 1,000 games played
