Jay Pandolfo is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played as a left winger and center. He was born on December 27, 1974, in Winchester, Massachusetts, and grew up in Burlington, Massachusetts. Pandolfo started playing hockey at a young age and played for his high school team, Burlington High School, where he was a standout player.
After graduating from high school, Pandolfo attended Boston University, where he played for the Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey team. He played for the Terriers from 1992 to 1996 and was a key player on the team. In his senior year, he was named the team captain and led the team to the NCAA championship game, where they lost to the University of Michigan.
After college, Pandolfo was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Devils in the 1996-97 season and quickly established himself as a reliable two-way forward. Pandolfo was known for his defensive skills and his ability to kill penalties. He was a key player on the Devils' teams that won the Stanley Cup in 2000 and 2003.
Pandolfo played for the Devils for 13 seasons, from 1996 to 2010. During his time with the team, he played in 819 regular-season games and scored 99 goals and 124 assists for a total of 223 points. He also played in 131 playoff games and scored 11 goals and 22 assists for a total of 33 points.
In 2010, Pandolfo signed with the Boston Bruins as a free agent. He played for the Bruins for two seasons, from 2010 to 2012. During his time with the Bruins, he played in 62 regular-season games and scored one goal and two assists for a total of three points. He also played in 18 playoff games and scored one goal and one assist for a total of two points.
After the 2011-12 season, Pandolfo became a free agent and did not sign with a team for the 2012-13 season. In January 2013, he signed a contract with the New York Islanders and played in 18 games for the team before retiring at the end of the season.
Overall, Pandolfo had a successful NHL career, playing in 899 regular-season games and scoring 100 goals and 126 assists for a total of 226 points. He also played in 131 playoff games and scored 11 goals and 22 assists for a total of 33 points. Pandolfo was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play a physical game. He was a key player on two Stanley Cup-winning teams and was respected by his teammates and opponents alike.
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