Greg Pateryn is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on June 20, 1990, in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and grew up in the Detroit area. Pateryn began his hockey career playing for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 2008 to 2012. During his time at Michigan, he was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots.
After completing his college career, Pateryn signed with the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. He spent most of his first two seasons with the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, before making his NHL debut in 2013. Pateryn played in 17 games for the Canadiens during the 2013-14 season, recording one assist and 12 penalty minutes.
Over the next few seasons, Pateryn split his time between the Canadiens and the Bulldogs. He became known for his physical play and his ability to block shots, and he was often used as a penalty killer. In 2017, Pateryn was traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Jordie Benn.
Pateryn played two seasons with the Stars, where he continued to be a reliable defensive defenseman. He was known for his shot-blocking ability and his physical play, and he was often used on the penalty kill. In 2019, Pateryn signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Wild.
During his time with the Wild, Pateryn continued to be a reliable defensive defenseman. He was often paired with fellow defenseman Ryan Suter, and the two formed a strong defensive pairing. Pateryn was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots, and he was often used on the penalty kill.
In March 2021, Pateryn was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Ian Cole. He played in 20 games for the Avalanche during the 2020-21 season, recording one assist and 16 penalty minutes. Pateryn became a free agent at the end of the season and announced his retirement from professional hockey in September 2021.
Throughout his career, Pateryn was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots. He was a reliable defensive defenseman who was often used on the penalty kill. While he was never a high-scoring player, he was valued for his defensive abilities and his willingness to sacrifice his body to block shots.
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