ANAHEIM, Calif. – The
Anaheim Ducks announced today that the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman
Steve Eminger to a two-year contract.
“Steve Eminger brings a physical presence to our blueline and is very capable offensively,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager
Bob Murray. “Being only 25 years old, we expect him to continue improving as a player and make a solid contribution this season.”
Eminger, 25 (10/31/83), has played in 283 career NHL games, scoring 11-58=69 points with 271 penalty minutes (PIM). He played in 71 NHL games last season with Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Florida, scoring 5-21=26 points with 50 PIM. The 6-2, 212-pound blueliner set NHL career-highs in games, assists and points last season (tied career-best in goals).
A native of Woodbridge, Ontario, Eminger was drafted by Washington in the first round (12th overall) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He played with the Capitals from 2002-08 before being acquired by the Flyers with a third-round selection in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for a first-round pick in 2008 (June 20, 2008). Eminger played in 12 games with Philadelphia before being acquired by Tampa Bay with
Steve Downie and a fourth-round pick in 2008 in exchange for
Matt Carle and a third-round pick in 2009 on Nov. 7, 2008. Eminger was acquired by Florida in exchange for
Noah Welch and a future third-round draft pick on Mar. 4, 2009.
Eminger was a Memorial Cup All-Star in 2002-03 (Kitchener) and played for Team Canada at the 2003 World Junior Championships (Silver Medal).