Eric Fehr is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on September 7, 1985, in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada. Fehr began his hockey career playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2000 to 2005.
In 2003, Fehr was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 18th overall, in the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Capitals in the 2005-2006 season, playing in 14 games and scoring two goals. Fehr spent the next few seasons bouncing between the Capitals and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Fehr's breakout season came in the 2009-2010 season when he played in 69 games for the Capitals, scoring 21 goals and 18 assists. He helped lead the Capitals to the playoffs that season, where they were eliminated in the first round. Fehr continued to be a key player for the Capitals over the next few seasons, playing in over 70 games each season and scoring double-digit goals.
In 2013, Fehr was traded to the Winnipeg Jets, where he played for one season before signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014. Fehr played two seasons with the Penguins, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2016. He scored three goals in the playoffs that year, including the game-winning goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the San Jose Sharks.
After his time with the Penguins, Fehr played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks, and Minnesota Wild before retiring in 2019. Over his NHL career, Fehr played in 652 games, scoring 103 goals and 99 assists. He was known for his physical play and ability to score clutch goals in important moments.
Off the ice, Fehr was involved in various charitable organizations, including the Eric Fehr Foundation, which supports children's charities in Manitoba. He was also known for his love of hunting and fishing, often sharing photos of his catches on social media.
In conclusion, Eric Fehr had a successful NHL career, playing for multiple teams and winning a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. He was known for his physical play and ability to score clutch goals, and was involved in various charitable organizations off the ice.
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