Sébastien Centomo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sébastien Centomo |
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Born | Laval, Quebec, Canada |
March 26, 1981 ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Right | ||
Played for | Toronto Maple Leafs HIFK |
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NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
Playing career | 2001–2010 |
Sébastien Centomo is a former professional ice hockey player from Canada. He was a goaltender, also known as a goalie, which means he was the player who stops the puck from going into the net. Sébastien played one game in the top North American league, the National Hockey League (NHL), for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This happened during the 2001–02 season. His professional career lasted from 2001 to 2010, mostly in other professional leagues.
Sébastien's Hockey Journey
Sébastien Centomo started his hockey journey in junior leagues, playing for teams like the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He was a strong goalie, helping his teams win games.
Playing in the NHL
On March 6, 2002, Sébastien got to play one game in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This was a big moment for him, as the NHL is where the best hockey players in the world compete. He played against the Detroit Red Wings in that game.
Career in Other Leagues
Even though he only played one NHL game, Sébastien had a long professional career. He spent most of his time playing in other professional leagues in North America, like the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Central Hockey League (CHL). He also played a short time in Finland for a team called HIFK.
Sébastien played for many different teams during his career. Some of these teams included the St. John's Maple Leafs, Memphis Riverkings, Las Vegas Wranglers, and Oklahoma City Blazers. He was a dedicated player who spent almost a decade playing professional hockey before he stopped playing in 2010.