Jason Strudwick is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on July 17, 1975, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Strudwick began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Medicine Hat Tigers in 1992. He played for the Tigers for three seasons before being drafted by the New York Islanders in the third round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft.
Strudwick made his NHL debut with the Islanders in the 1995-96 season. He played for the Islanders for three seasons before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1999. Strudwick played for the Canucks for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2001. He played for the Blackhawks for one season before being traded to the New York Rangers in 2002.
Strudwick played for the Rangers for two seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004. He played for the Penguins for one season before signing with the Rangers as a free agent in 2005. Strudwick played for the Rangers for two more seasons before signing with the Edmonton Oilers in 2007. He played for the Oilers for two seasons before signing with the Rangers as a free agent in 2009. Strudwick played for the Rangers for one more season before retiring from professional hockey in 2011.
Throughout his NHL career, Strudwick was known for his physical play and his ability to play multiple positions. He played as a defenseman and a forward during his career. Strudwick was also known for his leadership skills and his ability to mentor younger players.
In total, Strudwick played in 674 NHL games, scoring 13 goals and 47 assists for 60 points. He also accumulated 690 penalty minutes during his career. After retiring from professional hockey, Strudwick became a hockey analyst and commentator for various media outlets, including Sportsnet and TSN.
In addition to his professional hockey career, Strudwick also represented Canada internationally. He played for Canada at the 1995 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning a gold medal. Strudwick also played for Canada at the 1996 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, finishing in fourth place.
Overall, Jason Strudwick had a successful career in professional hockey, playing for several NHL teams and representing Canada internationally. He was known for his physical play, leadership skills, and ability to play multiple positions. After retiring from professional hockey, Strudwick continued to be involved in the sport as a commentator and analyst.
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