Jeremy Stevenson is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on December 23, 1974, in San Bernardino, California, and began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Seattle Thunderbirds in 1992.
Stevenson was known for his physical play and willingness to drop the gloves with opponents. He was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 1994 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with the team in the 1995-96 season. He played for the Ducks for three seasons before being traded to the Nashville Predators in 1998.
Stevenson played for the Predators for two seasons before being claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Wild in 2000. He played for the Wild for two seasons before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2002. He played for the Ducks for one season before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2003.
Stevenson played for the Canucks for two seasons before signing as a free agent with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2005. He played for the Coyotes for one season before retiring from professional hockey in 2006.
Throughout his NHL career, Stevenson played in 247 games, scoring 12 goals and 16 assists for a total of 28 points. He also accumulated 603 penalty minutes, reflecting his reputation as a tough, physical player.
After retiring from professional hockey, Stevenson became involved in coaching and player development. He worked as an assistant coach for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL from 2007 to 2010 and then worked as a player development coach for the Anaheim Ducks from 2010 to 2013.
Stevenson's hockey career was marked by his physical play and willingness to stand up for his teammates. While he may not have been a prolific scorer, he was a valuable member of the teams he played for and earned the respect of his peers for his toughness and dedication to the game.
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