Paul Ranger

Paul Ranger
Born	September 12, 1984 (1984-09-12) Oshawa, ON, CAN
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Left
team Former teams	Free agent Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Draft	183rd overall, 2002 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	2004–2009

Paul Ranger (born September 12, 1984) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently a free agent. He has spent the majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.

Ranger played his junior career with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL. After being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning 183rd overall in 2002, he played 2 more seasons with the Generals before signing with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL for the 2004-05 NHL Lockout. After the lockout, he played 76 games with the Lightning, scoring 18 points.

As of October 2009, Ranger has been on personal leave. He has declined any interviews, and in July 2010, told GM Steve Yzerman, that he wasn't "prepared to make a decision one way or another".

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2000–01	Oshawa Generals	OHL		32	0	1	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Oshawa Generals	OHL		62	0	9	9	49		5	0	0	0	4
2002–03	Oshawa Generals	OHL		68	10	28	38	70		13	0	3	3	10
2003–04	Oshawa Generals	OHL		62	12	31	43	72		7	0	1	1	10
2004–05	Springfield Falcons	AHL		69	3	8	11	46		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Springfield Falcons	AHL		1	1	2	3	0		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		76	1	17	18	58		5	2	4	6	0
2006–07	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		72	4	24	28	42		6	0	1	1	4
2007–08	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		72	10	21	31	56		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		42	2	11	13	56		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		8	1	1	2	6		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				270	18	74	92	218		11	2	5	7	4

External links

• Paul Ranger's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Official Tampa Bay Lightning profile