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Trevor Lewis

Trevor Lewis

American ice hockey player (born 1987)

For the British entomologist, see Trevor Lewis (entomologist). For the British water polo player, see Trevor Lewis (water polo).

Trevor Lewis (born January 8, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lewis appeared in parts of 12 seasons with the Kings after being drafted 16th overall by the team in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft; he spent one season with the Winnipeg Jets before signing with the Calgary Flames in 2021. He won Stanley Cup championships with the Kings in 2012 and 2014.

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Early life

The son of a transplanted Canadian, Lewis grew up in Salt Lake City where he learned to skate at the age of two. He began playing hockey at the age of five, eventually moving to Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 14 to play for the Pike's Peak Miners AAA team.[1]

Playing career

Los Angeles Kings (2008–2020)

Lewis was drafted 17th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, following an award-winning season in the United States Hockey League with the Des Moines Buccaneers. On July 14, 2006, the Kings signed Lewis to a three-year entry level contract.[2] He played the 2006–07 season with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) before making his professional debut with the Kings' top affiliate team, the Manchester Monarchs, to end the season.[3] Lewis made his NHL debut on December 19, 2008, vs. the Buffalo Sabres.[4] He scored his first NHL goal on December 20, 2008.[5]

On July 15, 2011, Lewis signed a two-year extension with the Kings worth $1.45 million.[6]

In the 2011–12 season, on June 11, 2012, Lewis won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings, their first championship in franchise history. He scored two goals in the clinching game six.[7] Lewis signed another two-year extension with the Kings on April 8, 2014, before helping the Kings to their second Stanley Cup.[8]

He signed a four-year contract with the Kings on June 25, 2016.[9] It would pay off, as in the 2016–17 season, Lewis would score an equal 12 goals and assists for 24 points, playing a full 82 games for the first time in his career.

During the following 2017–18 season, Lewis put up a career-high 26 points despite being placed on injured reserve in February.[10] After appearing in 17 games for the Kings during the 2018–19 season, and recording three points, Lewis was again placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. He was activated off injured reserve on February 9, 2019, after missing 37 games.[11]

Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames (2021–2023)

Trevor Lewis (center) during a game against the Seattle Kraken in 2022.

As a free agent leaving the Kings organization after 12 seasons, Lewis remained unsigned leading into the pandemic-delayed 2020–21 season. He accepted an invitation to join the Winnipeg Jets training camp on a professional tryout basis and upon impressing was later signed to a one-year, $750,000 contract by the Jets on January 13, 2021.[12] Later, on February 2, 2021, Lewis scored his first goal as a Winnipeg Jet - a shorthanded goal - in a 3-2 Jets win vs the visiting Calgary Flames.

On July 28, 2021, Lewis signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, reuniting him with former Kings head coach Darryl Sutter.[13] Lewis earned his first point with the Flames, an assist in a game against the New York Rangers. For only the second time in his career, Lewis played a full 82-game season in 2022–23 with the Flames.

Return to Kings (2023–present)

On July 1, 2023, Lewis signed a one-year, $775,000 contract to return to his original club with whom he won two Stanley Cups with, the Los Angeles Kings.[14]

Personal life

Lewis and his wife have three children.[15]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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International

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Awards and honors

Trevor Lewis hoisting the Stanley Cup, after the Los Angeles Kings won it in 2012.
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References

  1. [1]
    "Johnny Utah: Trevor Lewis' Story".
  2. [2]
    "Kings sign first round pick Lewis". Los Angeles Kings. 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  3. [3]
    "Monarchs sign Lewis to ATO". Los Angeles Kings. 2007-04-03. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  4. [4]
    "Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres Box Score — December 19, 2008".
  5. [5]
    Lomon, Chris (January 23, 2018). "LEWIS HAMMERS OUT SOLID NHL CAREER". nhlpa.ca. Retrieved August 7, 2018. noted Lewis, who netted his first NHL goal on December 20, 2008.
  6. [6]
    "Trevor Lewis sign to two-year contract". lakingsinsider.com. 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
  7. [7]
    "Utah native Trevor Lewis scores 2 goals in helping Kings win Stanley Cup". DesertNews.com. 2012-06-11. Retrieved 2012-09-29.
  8. [8]
    "Kings sign Trevor Lewis to 2-year contract extension". cbc.ca. April 8, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  9. [9]
    "Kings agree to terms with forward Trevor Lewis on a four-year contract extension". NHL.com. June 25, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  10. [10]
    "Trevor Lewis Placed on Injured Reserve by LA Kings". NHL.com. February 13, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  11. [11]
    "LA Kings Activate Trevor Lewis from Injured Reserve". NHL.com. February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  12. [12]
    "Jets sign Trevor Lewis to a one-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Flames sign Trevor Lewis". Calgary Flames. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  14. [14]
    "Kings sign forward Trevor Lewis to a one-year contract". Los Angeles Kings. July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  15. [15]
    "LA Kings Take on Offseason: Trevor Lewis as a New Dad". nhl.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  16. [16]
    "White named player of the year". USHL. 2010-06-03. Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2010-06-03.
  17. [17]
    "LA Kings win 2014 Stanley Cup". CBS Sports. 2014-06-14. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
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