Jamie Pushor is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 11, 1973, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Pushor began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in 1989. He played for the Hurricanes for four seasons, during which he was known for his physical play and defensive skills.
Pushor was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Red Wings in the 1993-94 season and played for the team for four seasons. During his time with the Red Wings, Pushor was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1997 and 1998. He was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots.
In 1998, Pushor was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Columbus Blue Jackets for two seasons before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings again in 2003. Pushor played for the Red Wings for one more season before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004. He played for the Penguins for one season before being traded to the Dallas Stars in 2005.
Pushor retired from professional hockey in 2006 after playing for the Stars for one season. Throughout his NHL career, Pushor played in 521 games, scoring 12 goals and 56 assists for a total of 68 points. He was known for his physical play and his ability to block shots, and he was a valuable member of the teams he played for.
After retiring from hockey, Pushor became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2010 to 2012 and for the Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets from 2012 to 2014. In 2014, he was hired as the head coach of the WHL's Prince George Cougars, a position he held until 2016.
Overall, Jamie Pushor had a successful career in professional hockey, playing for several NHL teams and winning two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings. He was known for his physical play and his defensive skills, and he was a valuable member of the teams he played for. After retiring from hockey, he became a coach and continued to contribute to the sport.
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