Stuart Percy

Canadian ice hockey player (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Stuart Percy (born May 18, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for HC Vítkovice Ridera in the Czech Extraliga (ELH). He was selected 25th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Born (1993-05-18) May 18, 1993 (age 32)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
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Stuart Percy
Percy with the Toronto Marlies in 2013
Born (1993-05-18) May 18, 1993 (age 32)
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
ELH team
Former teams
HC Vítkovice
Toronto Maple Leafs
Vaasan Sport
Motor České Budějovice
NHL draft 25th overall, 2011
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2008present
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Playing career

On September 21, 2011, Percy was cut from the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp and sent back to major junior due to the impending lock-out.[1] On November 22, 2011, the Maple Leafs signed Percy to a three-year, entry-level contract.[2]

Following an impressive preseason,[citation needed] Percy started the 2014–15 season on the Leafs but was returned to the Toronto Marlies after playing seven games with the Maple Leafs.[3]

After his entry-level contract, following the 2015–16 season, Percy was not tendered a contract as a restricted free agent, releasing him to free agency. On July 1, 2016, Percy was signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a one-year, two-way contract worth $575,000 at the NHL level.[4] He was assigned to AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for the duration of his contract.

As a free agent from the Penguins, Percy was not offered a contract offer over the summer for the 2017–18 season. On October 21, 2017, he agreed to a professional try-out contract with the Rochester Americans of the AHL, affiliate to the Buffalo Sabres.[5] Percy impressed and soon secured a one-year contract to remain with the Americans. He responded with a professional-best season in contributing with personal highs of 7 goals and 27 assists for 34 points in 67 games.

On July 26, 2018, Percy agreed as a free agent to a one-year AHL contract with the Belleville Senators, affiliate to the Ottawa Senators.[6] In the 2018–19 season, Percy registered 19 points in 41 games from the blueline for Belleville before he was traded to the Providence Bruins in exchange for Austin Fyten on March 4, 2019.[7] Percy played out the remainder of the season with the P-Bruins, registering 5 points in 14 games.

As an unsigned free agent over the summer, Percy returned to the Belleville Senators on a professional try-out to begin the 2019–20 season on October 21, 2019.[8] He appeared in just 5 games before his season was halted through an elbow injury.

As a free agent, Percy opted to pursue a European career, agreeing to a one-year contract with Finnish club, Vaasan Sport of the Liiga, on July 3, 2020.[9]

After a lone season in Finland, Percy then moved to the Czech Extraliga and appeared in two seasons with Motor České Budějovice before leaving after the 2022–23 season. He was then signed to a two-year contract with fellow Czech club, HC Vítkovice Ridera, on May 2, 2023.[10]

International play

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As a junior, Percy featured in his first international tournament with Team Canada Ontario in the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, claiming a silver medal.[11] He was then selected to the U18 Canadian team to appear and help retain the title in the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Tournament[11]

Personal

In his youth, Percy was a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and had posters of former team players such as Mats Sundin, Tie Domi and Doug Gilmour lining his bedroom walls.[12] Leading up to his draft year, Percy had hoped to be selected by the Maple Leafs.[citation needed]

Percy is a friend of fellow 2011 draft selections Matt Puempel and Ryan Strome, with whom he celebrated after being drafted.[12]

Percy is a cousin of hockey players Carlo Colaiacovo and Paulo Colaiacovo. Carlo was also a first-round pick of the Maple Leafs, being selected 17th overall in 2001.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2008–09 Toronto Marlboros AAA GTHL U16 79 13 44 57 42
2009–10Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL5231518401601112
2010–11Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL644293350202101214
2011–12 Mississauga St. Michael's Majors OHL 34 5 20 25 41 6 1 1 2 4
2011–12 Toronto Marlies AHL 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0
2012–13 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 68 13 32 45 44 6 0 2 2 4
2012–13 Toronto Marlies AHL 4 1 2 3 2
2013–14 Toronto Marlies AHL 71 4 21 25 30 14 0 2 2 4
2014–15 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 9 0 3 3 2
2014–15 Toronto Marlies AHL 43 1 10 11 14 4 0 2 2 2
2015–16 Toronto Marlies AHL 58 4 20 24 47 14 0 4 4 12
2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 3 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 37 1 7 8 18
2017–18 Rochester Americans AHL 67 7 27 34 34 2 1 1 2 0
2018–19 Belleville Senators AHL 41 2 17 19 32
2018–19 Providence Bruins AHL 14 1 4 5 8 1 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Belleville Senators AHL 5 0 0 0 6
2020–21 Vaasan Sport Liiga 50 3 14 17 24 2 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Motor České Budějovice ELH 48 9 11 20 2 10 0 3 3 4
2022–23 Motor České Budějovice ELH 26 7 15 22 14
2023–24 HC Vítkovice ELH 49 5 18 23 36 3 1 0 1 0
2024–25 HC Vítkovice ELH 35 5 10 15 6
NHL totals 12 0 3 3 2
Liiga totals 50 3 14 17 24 2 0 0 0 0
ELH totals 158 26 54 80 58 13 1 3 4 4
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International

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Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2010 Canada Ontario U17 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 6 0 3 3 4
2010 Canada IH18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 5 0 0 0 0
Junior totals 11 0 3 3 4
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Awards and honours

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CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team 2011 [13]
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