Joey LaLeggia

Joey LaLeggia (born June 24, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played as a prospect within the St. Louis Blues organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 123rd overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

Joey LaLeggia
Born	June 24, 1992 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Left Wing/Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Free Agent
NHL Draft	123rd overall, 2012 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	2015–present

Playing career

LaLeggia played collegiate hockey for the Denver Pioneers in NCAA's Division I in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) conference. LaLeggia came to the Denver Pioneers after playing junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Penticton Vees.

On March 31, 2015, upon completing his senior year LaLeggia signed his first professional contract in agreeing to a two-year entry-level deal with the Edmonton Oilers.[1]

During his first season with the Oilers organization, LaLeggia recorded 27 points in 63 games with the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League.[2] He improved his scoring totals the following season, recording 38 points.[2] On July 12, 2017, the Oilers re-signed LaLeggia to a one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000 at the NHL level.[3]

On July 1, 2018, having left the Oilers in the off-season as a free agent, LaLeggia agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues.[4]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2008–09	Penticton Vees	BCHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Penticton Vees	BCHL		54	13	52	65	19		16	2	10	12	8
2010–11	Penticton Vees	BCHL		58	20	62	82	47		9	1	9	10	12
2011–12	University of Denver	WCHA		43	11	27	38	35		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	University of Denver	WCHA		39	11	18	29	31		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	University of Denver	NCHC		37	12	13	25	36		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	University of Denver	NCHC		37	15	25	40	56		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Oklahoma City Barons	AHL		5	1	1	2	2		2	0	0	0	0
2015–16	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		63	8	19	27	38		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		67	20	18	38	30		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Bakersfield Condors	AHL		68	15	28	43	32		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		71	16	31	47	30		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		50	7	14	21	16		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				324	67	111	178	148		2	0	0	0	0

Awards and honours

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing Canada West
World Junior A Challenge
	2009 Summerside

Award	Year
College
All-WCHA Rookie Team	2011–12	[5]
WCHA Rookie of the Year	2011–12	[6]
All-WCHA First Team	2011–12	[7]
All-WCHA Second Team	2012–13	[8]
All-NCHC First Team	2013–14	[9]
AHCA West Second-Team All-American	2013–14
NCHC All-Tournament Team	2014	[10]
Hobey Baker Award Finalist	2014–15	[11]

References

1. "Oilers agree to terms with LaLeggia". Edmonton Oilers. March 31, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
2. "Joey Laleggia hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com.
3. "Oilers sign Joey LaLeggia to one-year deal". Sportsnet.ca. Sportsnet. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
4. "Blues building San Antonio roster". STLToday.com. July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
5. "WCHA All-Rookie Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
6. "Pioneers' LaLeggia honored". Denver Post. April 1, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
7. "Patterson, Bjugstad named to all-WCHA first team". Minnesota Star Tribune. April 2, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
8. "Conference honors 2012–13". collegehockeyinc,com. March 29, 2013. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
9. "NCHC announces All-Conference Rookie-Team". USCHO.com. March 12, 2014. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
10. "Denver Wins Inaugural NCHC Frozen Faceoff Championship". NCHC Hockey. March 22, 2014. Retrieved May 18, 2014.
11. Helland, Kelsey (March 22, 2015). "MCINTYRE AND KERO NAMED HOBEY BAKER FINALISTS".

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database