Michael Cammalleri is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 15 seasons. He was born on June 8, 1982, in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Cammalleri began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Brampton Battalion in 1998. He played for the Battalion for three seasons before being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
Cammalleri made his NHL debut with the Kings in the 2002-03 season and played with the team for five seasons. He then played for the Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Edmonton Oilers before retiring in 2018. Throughout his career, Cammalleri was known for his offensive skills and ability to score goals.
In his first season with the Kings, Cammalleri scored 21 goals and 29 assists, earning him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team. He continued to be a consistent scorer for the Kings, scoring 80 goals in 283 games. In 2008, Cammalleri signed with the Flames as a free agent and had a career-high 39 goals and 43 assists in the 2008-09 season. He played with the Flames for two seasons before being traded to the Canadiens in 2009.
Cammalleri played for the Canadiens for three seasons and was a key player in their playoff run in 2010, scoring 13 goals in 19 games. He was traded to the Flames in 2012 but was later traded to the Devils in 2014. Cammalleri played for the Devils for two seasons before being traded to the Oilers in 2016. He retired from the NHL in 2018 after playing in 1,019 games and scoring 294 goals and 348 assists.
In addition to his NHL career, Cammalleri also represented Canada in international competitions. He won a gold medal at the 2007 IIHF World Championships and a silver medal at the 2011 IIHF World Championships.
Off the ice, Cammalleri was known for his philanthropic work. He established the Michael Cammalleri Foundation in 2005, which supports children's charities and organizations in Canada and the United States. Cammalleri was also involved in the NHLPA's Goals & Dreams program, which provides equipment to children who cannot afford it.
Overall, Michael Cammalleri had a successful career in the NHL, known for his offensive skills and contributions to his teams both on and off the ice.
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