Derek Stepan
Derek Kenneth Stepan (/stɛˈpɑːn/ steh-PAHN; born June 18, 1990) is an American former professional ice hockey center who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes. Stepan was drafted by the Rangers in the second round, 51st overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
| Derek Stepan | |||
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Stepan with the Arizona Coyotes in 2019 | |||
| Born |
June 18, 1990 Hastings, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Center | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
New York Rangers KalPa Arizona Coyotes Ottawa Senators Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft |
51st overall, 2008 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 2010–2023 | ||
After being drafted, Stepan attended the University of Wisconsin, where he played for the Badgers hockey team in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA). On July 1, 2010, he signed his first professional contract with the Rangers, forgoing his junior and senior years at Wisconsin. On October 9, 2010, he became the first player in Rangers history, and the fourth in NHL history, to score a hat trick in his NHL debut.