Eric Comrie
| Eric Comrie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 6, 1995 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Winnipeg Jets Manitoba Moose (AHL) | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| NHL draft |
59th overall, 2013 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 2014–present | ||
Eric Comrie (born July 6, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Manitoba Moose in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Comrie was selected by the Jets in the 2nd round (59th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career
Amateur
Comrie was born in Edmonton, Alberta but moved to Newport Beach, California with his family when he was nine.[1][2] He played minor hockey with the LA Selects (now the LA Jr. Kings) in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League.[3] Comrie was drafted in the 1st round, 13th overall, by the Tri-City Americans in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2010-11 season, Comrie played for the Selects U16 team, posting a save % of .940 and a GAA of 1.34 over 19 games.
During Comrie's rookie 2011-12 rookie season with the Americans, he appeared in 31 games, posting a save percentage of .900. Comrie improved on his play in the 2012-13 season until a hip injury shut him down after 37 appearances.[4] At the end of the season he was ranked 2nd amongst North American goaltenders by the NHL Central Scouting Service.[5] Comrie was drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the Winnipeg Jets. Comrie had a strong 2013–14 season, leading the WHL in save percentage (.925) and was named to the WHL (West) Second All Star team.
Professional
Comrie signed a three year entry level contract with the Jets on December 24, 2013.[6] After the conclusion of the Americans' 2013-14 season, Comrie joined the St. John's IceCaps, the Jets' AHL affiliate. He appeared in two games posting a save percentage of 0.829 and a GAA of 6.35. Comrie was once again called up, at the end of the 2014-15 Ice Caps season. Comrie posted a 2-1-0 record, with a GAA of 2.20, and a 0.920 save percentage.[7] In 2015-16, with the franchise moving back to Winnipeg and being renamed back to the Manitoba Moose, Comrie played his first full season, posting a 13-25-7 record, GAA of 3.12 and SV% of 0.907, with 1 shutout. In 2016-17, Comrie played his second full season with the Moose, posting an 18-25-2 record, GAA of 2.98 and SV% of 0.906, with 2 shutouts.
On April 4, 2017, after 3-1 a win with the Manitoba Moose against the Grand Rapids Griffins, stopping 35 of 36 shots, Comrie was called up to the Jets, receiving the call while eating at Moxies with family after the game.[8] On April 6, 2017, Comrie played his first NHL game, being the starting goaltender. He stopped 35 of 39 shots, with a SV% of 0.897, in a 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, recording a win in his NHL debut.[9]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing Canada
| ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
 |
2017 Germany/France | |
| IIHF World U20 Championship | ||
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2015 Canada | |
During the 2012–13 season Comrie played for Team Pacific 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, finishing fifth. He went on to win a gold medal playing for Team Canada at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.[10] He also played for Team Canada in the U-20 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, helping lead them to a gold medal.
Personal
Comrie is the son of The Brick founder Bill Comrie, and the half-brother of former NHL players Paul and Mike Comrie. In 2013-14 and again in 2014-15, Comrie was team mates with his younger brother, Ty, on the Tri-City Americans major junior hockey team.[11]
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2011–12 | Tri-City Americans | WHL | 31 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1663 | 74 | 3 | 2.67 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Tri-City Americans | WHL | 37 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 2178 | 95 | 2 | 2.62 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Tri-City Americans | WHL | 60 | 26 | 25 | 9 | 3523 | 151 | 4 | 2.57 | .924 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 295 | 17 | 0 | 3.46 | .917 | ||
| 2013–14 | St. John's Ice Caps | AHL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 113 | 12 | 0 | 6.35 | .829 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Tri-City Americans | WHL | 40 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 2402 | 115 | 1 | 2.87 | .914 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 256 | 18 | 4.22 | .894 | ||
| 2014–15 | St. John's Ice Caps | AHL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 185 | 7 | 0 | 2.27 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 46 | 13 | 25 | 7 | 2600 | 135 | 1 | 3.12 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 51 | 19 | 26 | 8 | 2920 | 144 | 3 | 2.96 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
Awards and honours
| Awards | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Gold Medal with Team Canada | 2012 | [12] |
| IIHF World U20 Championships Gold Medal with Team Canada | 2015 |
References
- ^ Sandor, Steven (November 4, 2013). "Growing Up Comrie". Avenue Edmonton.
- ^ Friesen, Kelly (October 26, 2012). "NHL draft tracker: Eric Comrie, Tri-City Americans". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ Friesen, Kelly (April 1, 2011). "Making the jump: 5 questions with Eric Comrie, Tri-City Americans". Buzzing the Net. Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ Kennedy, Ryan (March 19, 2013). "The next Comrie". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "2013 NHL Top Prospect Profile: Eric Comrie". WHL Official Website. June 14, 2013. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Canadian Press (December 24, 2013). "Jets, Eric Comrie agree to entry-level deal". CBC Sports. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "Eric Comrie stats". stjohnsicecaps.com. July 3, 2015.
- ^ "Eric Comrie talks about being called up and starting against Blue Jackets". NHL. April 5, 2017.
- ^ "Eric Comrie Win In NHL Debut". nhl.com. April 6, 2017.
- ^ "Eric Comrie". July 3, 2015.
- ^ "Player Bio Ty Comrie Centre". WHL.ca. Archived from the original on January 6, 2015. Retrieved 2015-01-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "22 CHL PLAYERS WIN 2012 IVAN HLINKA U18 GOLD". CHL Network. August 16, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
