Daniel Catenacci
| Daniel Catenacci | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
March 9, 1993 Richmond Hill, ON, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 191 lb (87 kg; 13 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team Former teams |
Buffalo Sabres Rochester Americans (AHL) | ||
| NHL draft |
77th overall, 2011 Buffalo Sabres | ||
| Playing career | 2013–present | ||
Daniel Catenacci (born March 9, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, currently with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Playing career
Junior
Catenacci was selected first overall by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the 2009 Ontario Hockey League Draft from the York Simcoe Express minor midget AAA team.[1]
After two seasons with the Greyhounds, he was traded to the Owen Sound Attack in August 2011 in exchange for Andrew Fritsch, Michael Schumacher and a second-round draft pick.[2][3]
Professional
Catenacci was drafted in the third round, 77th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He made his professional debut with the Rochester Americans during the 2013 American Hockey League playoffs.[4]
On February 5, 2016, Catenacci was recalled from the minors by the Sabres.[5] He made his debut with the Sabres the next night in a game against the Boston Bruins.[6] In his second game, against the Philadelphia Flyers, Catenacci was injured by a check from Radko Gudas.[7]
References
- ^ "Catenacci OHL's top draft pick". Toronto Star. May 3, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ Walker, Bill (August 24, 2011). "Attack land veteran centre Daniel Catenacci from Soo". Owen Sound Sun Times. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ Walker, Bill (March 19, 2013). "Catenacci expects rude reception". Owen Sound Sun Times. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ Boron, Andy (April 18, 2013). "Amerks Call Up Catenacci, Knapp, Loading Up For AHL Playoffs". Die By The Blade. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ Silverman, Cat (February 5, 2016). "Daniel Catenacci Earns Recall for Buffalo Sabres". Today's Slapshot. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ "Newmarket's Catenacci gets NHL debut with Sabres". Newmarket Era. February 6, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- ^ Cooper, Josh (February 11, 2016). "Sabres call Radko Gudas 'idiot' after crushing Daniel Catenacci check". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved February 13, 2016.