Corbin McPherson

Corbin McPherson
Born	(1988-09-07) September 7, 1988 (age 36) Folsom, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defense
Shot	Right
Played for	Albany Devils
NHL draft	87th overall, 2007 New Jersey Devils
Playing career	2012–2016

Corbin McPherson (born September 7, 1988) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played his entire professional career with the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL). McPherson was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the third round, 87th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

McPherson attended Colgate University where he played four seasons of NCAA Division I ice hockey with the Colgate Raiders. In his senior year he was named as one of the team's three captains for the 2011–12 season.^[1]

On March 20, 2012, the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League signed McPherson to an amateur tryout agreement.^[2] He played the next two seasons in Albany, posting a +16 rating to lead the team during the 2013–14 AHL season.

On July 4, 2014, the New Jersey Devils rewarded McPherson with his first NHL deal, agreeing on a one-year, two-way contract.^[3]

Following the 2015–16 season, McPherson announced his retirement from professional hockey after four seasons.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006–07	Cowichan Valley Capitals	BCHL		44	4	10	14	63		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Cowichan Valley Capitals	BCHL		55	3	14	17	84		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Colgate University	ECAC		37	0	5	5	50		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Colgate University	ECAC		35	2	6	8	20		—	—	—	—	—
2010–11	Colgate University	ECAC		41	4	6	10	36		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Colgate University	ECAC		39	4	6	10	28		—	—	—	—	—
2011–12	Albany Devils	AHL		9	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Albany Devils	AHL		72	2	5	7	43		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Albany Devils	AHL		69	0	10	10	41		4	0	0	0	6
2014–15	Albany Devils	AHL		73	1	8	9	68		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Albany Devils	AHL		64	2	6	8	38		4	0	2	2	2
AHL totals				287	5	30	35	192		8	0	2	2	8

Awards and honours

Award	Year
College
ECAC All-Academic Team	2010, 2011, 2012

References

1. "Colgate men's preview". ECAC Hockey. October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2011.
2. "Devils sign McPherson to ATO". Albany Devils. March 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 22, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
3. "Devils address offensive needs through free agency". nhlfiles.com. July 4, 2014. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 4, 2014.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database