Arron Asham is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 13, 1978, in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. Asham began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Red Deer Rebels in 1994. He played for the Rebels for four seasons, scoring 118 goals and 238 points in 246 games.
In 1996, Asham was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round, 71st overall, in the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 1998-99 season, playing in 14 games and scoring two goals and two assists. Asham played for the Canadiens for three seasons before being traded to the New York Islanders in 2002.
Asham played for the Islanders for two seasons, scoring 25 goals and 50 points in 142 games. He then signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Devils in 2004. Asham played for the Devils for two seasons, scoring 16 goals and 31 points in 121 games. He then signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007.
Asham played for the Flyers for two seasons, scoring 17 goals and 36 points in 117 games. He then signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. Asham played for the Penguins for two seasons, scoring 14 goals and 29 points in 107 games. He was a member of the Penguins team that won the Stanley Cup in 2009.
After his time with the Penguins, Asham signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers in 2011. He played for the Rangers for two seasons, scoring five goals and 11 points in 52 games. Asham retired from professional hockey in 2014 after playing in the NHL for 15 seasons.
Throughout his career, Asham was known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He was a tough player who was not afraid to drop the gloves and fight when necessary. Asham was also a good penalty killer and was often used in that role by his coaches.
In total, Asham played in 785 NHL games, scoring 96 goals and 206 points. He also played in 64 playoff games, scoring six goals and 12 points. Asham was a respected player in the NHL and was well-liked by his teammates and coaches. He was known for his work ethic and his willingness to do whatever it took to help his team win.
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