# Corey Potter

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**Corey Michael Potter** (born January 5, 1984) is an American former professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [defenseman](/source/Defenceman). He most recently played for [Kölner Haie](/source/K%C3%B6lner_Haie) of the [Deutsche Eishockey Liga](/source/Deutsche_Eishockey_Liga) (DEL). Potter was born in [Lansing, Michigan](/source/Lansing,_Michigan), but grew up in [Mason, Michigan](/source/Mason,_Michigan).

## Playing career

As a youth, Potter played in the 1998 [Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament](/source/Quebec_International_Pee-Wee_Hockey_Tournament) with the Detroit Honeybaked [minor ice hockey](/source/Minor_ice_hockey) team.[1]

Potter was drafted 122nd overall in the [2003 NHL entry draft](/source/2003_NHL_entry_draft) by the [New York Rangers](/source/New_York_Rangers). He played his first NHL game for the Rangers on December 7, 2008 against the [Calgary Flames](/source/Calgary_Flames). He scored his first NHL point, an assist on a [Dmitri Kalinin](/source/Dmitri_Kalinin) goal, on December 27, 2008 against the [New Jersey Devils](/source/New_Jersey_Devils). He scored his first NHL goal on April 2, 2009 against the [Carolina Hurricanes](/source/Carolina_Hurricanes).[citation needed]

He was signed as a free agent by the [Pittsburgh Penguins](/source/Pittsburgh_Penguins) on July 16, 2010.[2]

On July 1, 2011, Potter signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Edmonton Oilers.[3] His signing was in part due to the urging of Oilers coach [Tom Renney](/source/Tom_Renney).[4] After appearing in only one NHL game with the Penguins the previous year, he made the club out of training camp. He has played a large role, including being featured on the first unit power-play.[citation needed]

On January 9, 2012, Potter signed a two-year extension with the Oilers[5] In his 62nd game after Potter was hit by [Bobby Ryan](/source/Bobby_Ryan) of the Anaheim Ducks, he suffered a concussion, and missed the remainder of the regular season.[6]

On October 2, 2012 he signed a temporary [NHL lockout](/source/2012_NHL_lockout) contract with the [Vienna Capitals](/source/Vienna_Capitals) of the [Austrian Hockey League](/source/Austrian_Hockey_League).[7] Potter appeared in 17 games for 4 points before returning to the Oilers for the shortened [2012–13](/source/2012-13_NHL_season) season.[citation needed]

On the eve of the [2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_NHL_season) trade deadline, on March 4, 2014 Potter was placed on waivers by the Oilers and later claimed by the [Boston Bruins](/source/Boston_Bruins).[8]

In the off-season, Potter agreed to a one-year, two way contract with the [Calgary Flames](/source/Calgary_Flames) for the [2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_NHL_season) season on September 5, 2014.[9]

As a free agent, Potter accepted a professional try-out contract to attend the training camp of the [Arizona Coyotes](/source/Arizona_Coyotes) on September 9, 2015.[10] The Coyotes signed Potter to a one-year, two-way deal on October 2. In the [2015–16](/source/2015-16_AHL_season) season, Potter was reassigned to the [Springfield Falcons](/source/Springfield_Falcons). As an alternate captain Potter appeared in 52 games with the Falcons for 17 points. On February 29, 2016, Potter was dealt at the trade deadline to the [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators) for future considerations.[11]

On May 27, 2016, Potter opted to embark on his second venture in Europe in agreeing to a one-year contract in Germany, with [Kölner Haie](/source/K%C3%B6lner_Haie) of the [Deutsche Eishockey Liga](/source/Deutsche_Eishockey_Liga) (DEL).[12]

## Career statistics

### Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2000–01 US NTDP Juniors NAHL 53 4 4 8 20 — — — — — 2000–01 US NTDP U17 USDP 13 0 0 0 6 — — — — — 2001–02 US NTDP Juniors USHL 13 2 2 4 12 — — — — — 2001–02 US NTDP Juniors NAHL 10 0 3 3 4 — — — — — 2002–03 Michigan State University CCHA 35 4 4 8 30 — — — — — 2003–04 Michigan State University CCHA 38 0 8 8 63 — — — — — 2004–05 Michigan State University CCHA 32 0 6 6 73 — — — — — 2005–06 Michigan State University CCHA 45 4 18 22 117 — — — — — 2006–07 Charlotte Checkers ECHL 43 6 13 19 56 — — — — — 2006–07 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 30 2 8 10 21 7 1 4 5 12 2007–08 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 80 5 27 32 102 5 0 1 1 14 2008–09 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 67 10 22 32 82 6 1 3 4 23 2008–09 New York Rangers NHL 5 1 1 2 0 — — — — — 2009–10 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 69 4 24 28 54 — — — — — 2009–10 New York Rangers NHL 3 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2010–11 Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 75 7 30 37 52 12 2 7 9 10 2010–11 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2011–12 Edmonton Oilers NHL 62 4 17 21 24 — — — — — 2012–13 Vienna Capitals EBEL 17 1 3 4 10 — — — — — 2012–13 Edmonton Oilers NHL 33 3 1 4 6 — — — — — 2013–14 Edmonton Oilers NHL 16 0 5 5 21 — — — — — 2013–14 Oklahoma City Barons AHL 6 0 1 1 4 — — — — — 2013–14 Boston Bruins NHL 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2014–15 Adirondack Flames AHL 25 0 10 10 18 — — — — — 2014–15 Calgary Flames NHL 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2015–16 Springfield Falcons AHL 52 5 12 17 32 — — — — — 2015–16 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 18 0 3 3 12 3 0 1 1 4 2015–16 Nashville Predators NHL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2016–17 Kölner Haie DEL 49 3 15 18 87 6 0 1 1 0 2017–18 Kölner Haie DEL 37 2 8 10 28 6 0 0 0 2 2018–19 Kölner Haie DEL 43 1 5 6 48 — — — — — AHL totals 422 33 137 170 377 33 4 16 20 63 NHL totals 130 8 24 32 53 3 0 0 0 0 DEL totals 129 6 28 34 163 12 0 1 1 2

### International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2001 United States U17 6 0 0 0 2 2002 United States WJC18 8 0 2 2 29 2004 United States WJC 6 0 0 0 6 Junior totals 20 0 2 2 37

## References

1. ["Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190306085544/https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf). *Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament*. 2018. Archived from [the original](https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf) on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2019-02-12.

1. Anderson, S. ["Penguins sign defenseman Potter"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100719103341/http://www.postgazette.com/pg/10197/1073216-100.stm). *[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](/source/Pittsburgh_Post-Gazette)*. Archived from [the original](http://postgazette.com/pg/10197/1073216-100.stm) on 2010-07-19. Retrieved 2010-07-26.

1. [Oilers agree to terms with Potter](http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=564134)

1. Ireland, J. ["Potter makes best of his big-league shot"](https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/Potter+makes+best+league+shot/5595139/story.html). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. Retrieved 2010-10-30.

1. ["Oilers make sound move in re-signing Corey Potter"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120113065248/http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2012/01/09/oilers-make-sound-move-in-re-signing-corey-potter/). *[Edmonton Journal](/source/Edmonton_Journal)*. 2012-01-09. Archived from [the original](http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2012/01/09/oilers-make-sound-move-in-re-signing-corey-potter/) on 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2012-01-09.

1. Ireland, J. ["Potter suffers a concussion"](https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Oilers+Potter+with+suspected+concussion/6400283/story.html). *[Calgary Herald](/source/Calgary_Herald)*. Retrieved 2012-04-02.

1. ["Capitals add NHL defender Corey Potter"](https://archive.today/20130115103131/http://sportreport.biz/2012/vienna-capitals-verpflichten-nhl-verteidiger-corey-potter/83755). *sportreport.bz*. 2012-10-02. Archived from [the original](http://sportreport.biz/2012/vienna-capitals-verpflichten-nhl-verteidiger-corey-potter/83755) on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2012-10-02.

1. ["Waiver wire: Sabres claim Conacher, Bruins claim Potter"](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=445327). [The Sports Network](/source/The_Sports_Network). 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-05.

1. ["Flames sign Corey Potter"](http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=729740). [Calgary Flames](/source/Calgary_Flames). 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2014-09-05.

1. ["Rookie camp marks start to new season"](http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=778543). [Arizona Coyotes](/source/Arizona_Coyotes). 2015-09-09. Retrieved 2015-09-09.

1. ["Predators acquire Potter from Arizona"](http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=871379). [Nashville Predators](/source/Nashville_Predators). 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2016-02-29.

1. ["Corey Potter strengthens the Sharks defense"](http://www.haie.de/news/corey-potter-verstaerkt-die-haie-abwehr) (in German). [Kölner Haie](/source/K%C3%B6lner_Haie). 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2016-05-27.

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