Tommy Grant (ice hockey)
Canadian ice hockey player
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Tommy Grant (born August 29, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He last played professionally for the Aalborg Pirates in the Metal Ligaen.
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| Tommy Grant | |||
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| Born |
August 29, 1986 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| CIHL team Former teams |
Quesnel Kangaroos Connecticut Whale Worcester Sharks Aalborg Pirates | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2011–2015 | ||
Playing career
On March 29, 2011, the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League signed Grant as an undrafted free agent to a two-year entry-level contract.
On January 16, 2013, the Rangers traded Grant to the San Jose Sharks, along with a conditional pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, in exchange for Brandon Mashinter.[1] Grant played with the Sharks affiliates, the Worcester Sharks and the San Francisco Bulls before he was not tendered a qualifying offer at season's end, releasing him to free agency.[2]
During the 2013–14 season, Grant served as an Alternate captain for the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL, contributing with 23 goals and 50 points in 64 games.[3]
On June 11, 2014, Grant pursued a European career, agreeing to a one-year contract with Aalborg Pirates of the Danish Metal Ligaen.[4]
