Jim Cummins (ice hockey)

Jim Cummins
Born	(1970-05-15) May 15, 1970 Dearborn, MI, USA
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Right Wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Detroit Red Wings Philadelphia Flyers Tampa Bay Lightning Chicago Blackhawks Phoenix Coyotes Montreal Canadiens Mighty Ducks of Anaheim New York Islanders Colorado Avalanche
NHL draft	67th overall, 1989 New York Rangers
Playing career	1991–2004

James Stephen Cummins (born May 15, 1970) is a retired American professional ice hockey player.

Playing career

He was drafted 67th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Islanders, and Colorado Avalanche.

Cummins spent 3 years with the Michigan State Spartans before going pro. While in college, Cummins established himself as an enforcer. Cummins brought the same intensity to the NHL, where he quickly established a reputation among fellow heavyweights. Cummins originally retired after the 2001–2002 season, but returned to play for the Colorado Avalanche during the 2003–2004 season. After one season with the Avalanche, he retired for good in 2004.

As of 2015, Cummins is currently a scout for the Calgary Flames. He is married and has one son.

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1988–89	Michigan State U.	CCHA		36	3	9	12	100		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Michigan State U.	CCHA		41	8	7	15	94		—	—	—	—	—
1990–91	Michigan State U.	CCHA		34	9	6	15	110		—	—	—	—	—
1991–92	Adirondack Red Wings	AHL		65	7	13	20	338		5	0	0	0	19
1991–92	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		1	0	0	0	7		—	—	—	—	—
1992–93	Adirondack Red Wings	AHL		43	16	4	20	179		9	3	1	4	4
1992–93	Detroit Red Wings	NHL		7	1	1	2	58		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Atlanta Knights	IHL		7	4	5	9	14		13	1	2	3	90
1993–94	Hershey Bears	AHL		17	6	6	12	70		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		22	1	2	3	71		—	—	—	—	—
1993–94	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		4	0	0	0	13		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		10	1	0	1	41		—	—	—	—	—
1994–95	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		27	3	1	4	117		14	1	1	2	4
1995–96	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		52	2	4	6	180		10	0	0	0	2
1996–97	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		65	6	6	12	199		6	0	0	0	24
1997–98	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL		55	0	2	2	178		—	—	—	—	—
1997–98	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		20	0	0	0	47		3	0	0	0	4
1998–99	Phoenix Coyotes	NHL		55	1	7	8	190		3	0	1	1	0
1999–00	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		47	3	5	8	92		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim	NHL		79	5	6	11	167		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Cincinnati Mighty Ducks	AHL		11	1	4	5	39		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim	NHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2001–02	New York Islanders	NHL		10	0	0	0	31		1	0	0	0	9
2003–04	Colorado Avalanche	NHL		55	1	2	3	147		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				511	24	36	60	1538		37	1	2	3	43

External links

Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database