Sean Avery facts for kids
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| Born | April 10, 1980 North York, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Detroit Red Wings Los Angeles Kings Lahti Pelicans New York Rangers Dallas Stars |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2012 | ||
Sean Christopher Avery (born April 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a left winger for several teams, including the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers.
Avery was known for his energetic and agitating style of play, which often got him into trouble. Players like him are sometimes called "pests" because they annoy opponents to distract them from the game. He led the league in penalty minutes twice, which means he spent more time in the penalty box than any other player.
After retiring from hockey in 2012, Avery started a new career in creative fields. He has worked in fashion, modeling, and acting. He also wrote a book about his life and hosts a podcast.
Early Life
Avery was born in North York, Ontario, Canada. His parents, Al and Marlene Avery, were both teachers. He grew up in Pickering, Ontario, and has a younger brother named Scott.
Hockey Career
Starting Out (1996–2003)
Before making it to the NHL, Avery played junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the Owen Sound Platers and the Kingston Frontenacs.
In 1999, the Detroit Red Wings signed him as a free agent. He played his first NHL game during the 2001–02 season. The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup that year, but Avery didn't play in enough games to have his name put on the trophy. In the middle of the next season, he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings.
Los Angeles Kings (2003–2007)
With the Kings, Avery became known for spending a lot of time in the penalty box. In the 2003–04 season, he led the entire NHL with 261 penalty minutes.
The 2004–05 NHL season was cancelled because of a disagreement between the players and the league owners. During this time, Avery played for teams in Finland and in the United Hockey League.
In the 2005–06 season, he once again led the league in penalty minutes, this time with 257. He was known for getting into disagreements, sometimes even with his own teammates.
New York Rangers (2007–2008)
In February 2007, Avery was traded to the New York Rangers. He played well, helping the team make it to the playoffs. He played in his first-ever playoff game that year against the Atlanta Thrashers.
On February 16, 2008, Avery set a record for the fastest goal ever scored by a Ranger at their home arena, Madison Square Garden. He scored just 10 seconds into the game.
Dallas Stars and Return to the Rangers (2008–2012)
Avery signed a big contract with the Dallas Stars in 2008. However, his time in Dallas was short. The NHL suspended him for six games after he made comments that the league did not approve of. Soon after, the Stars let him go.
In March 2009, the New York Rangers claimed him back. He played for the Rangers for three more seasons.
On March 12, 2012, Avery announced he was retiring from professional hockey.
Brief Comeback (2022)
Ten years after retiring, Avery signed a contract with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL on February 23, 2022. However, he was released just two days later and did not play in any games.
Life After Hockey
Fashion and Modeling
Avery has always been interested in fashion. In 2008, he spent a summer working as an intern for the famous Vogue magazine. He said he finds women's fashion more interesting than men's because it "tells a story."
He has also worked as a model. He was the face of the clothing brand Hickey Freeman for its 2012 campaign. He also appeared in ads for the jeans company 7 For All Mankind.
Acting Career
Avery has appeared in several movies and TV shows. He had a small role in the 2005 movie The Rocket about hockey legend Maurice Richard.
He has also been in movies like Patriots Day (2016), Tenet (2020), and Oppenheimer (2023). On television, he has appeared as himself on shows like Dancing with the Stars and Kevin Can ... Himself.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | The Rocket | Bob Dill | |
| 2016 | Patriots Day | Watertown Officer | |
| 2018 | Mile 22 | Assault One | |
| 2020 | Spree | Officer Hall | |
| Tenet | Red Soldier 1 | ||
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Battalion Leader | |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Weatherman | |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 | Henchman #1 |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | MADtv | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Kevin Can ... Himself | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Lioness | SF Operator in bar | 1 Episode |
| 2025 | Shoresy | Himself | 1 Episode |
Book and Activism
In 2017, Avery published a book about his life called Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey.
Avery has also been involved in activism. In 2011, he supported a campaign for marriage equality in New York. He said that living in big cities like New York and Los Angeles meant he had many friends in the gay community and wanted to support them.
Personal Life
On October 10, 2015, Avery married model Hilary Rhoda. They have one son, Nash, who was born in 2020. Rhoda filed for divorce from Avery in July 2022.
Career Statistics
Bold indicates led league
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1996–97 | Owen Sound Platers | OHL | 58 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 1997–98 | Owen Sound Platers | OHL | 47 | 13 | 41 | 54 | 105 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 23 | ||
| 1998–99 | Owen Sound Platers | OHL | 28 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998–99 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 33 | 14 | 25 | 39 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Kingston Frontenacs | OHL | 55 | 28 | 56 | 84 | 215 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 26 | ||
| 2001–02 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 39 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 12 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 76 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 261 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 75 | 15 | 24 | 39 | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 55 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 116 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | New York Rangers | NHL | 29 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 58 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 27 | ||
| 2007–08 | New York Rangers | NHL | 57 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 154 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 2008–09 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 77 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | New York Rangers | NHL | 18 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | ||
| 2009–10 | New York Rangers | NHL | 69 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 160 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | New York Rangers | NHL | 76 | 3 | 21 | 24 | 174 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | ||
| 2011–12 | New York Rangers | NHL | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 580 | 90 | 157 | 247 | 1,533 | 28 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 69 | ||||
See also
In Spanish: Sean Avery para niños
