Rick Schofield

Rick Schofield (born April 23, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey center currently playing for EHC Black Wings Linz who compete in the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL).

Rick Schofield
Born	April 23, 1987 Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Centre
Shoots	Left
EBEL team Former teams	Redbulls Syracuse Crunch Rochester Americans HC Bolzano EC VSV
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2011–present

Playing career

Undrafted, on March 21, 2011, the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Schofield as a free agent to a one-year entry-level contract.[1] He was assigned to the American Hockey League, where he played with affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch and later the Rochester Americans.

On August 28, 2013, Schofield opted to pursue a European career, signing a contract with new EBEL entrant, HC Bolzano of Italy.[2]

After two successful seasons with Bolzano, including claiming the Austrian Championship in its inaugural season, Schofield left the club as a free agent and signed a one-year contract with fellow EBEL club, EC VSV on April 14, 2015.[3] In the 2015–16 season, Schofield featured in 48 games with Villach, contributing with 34 points.

On April 26, 2016, Schofiled joined his third EBEL in two-years in agreeing to a one-year contract with EHC Black Wings Linz.[4]

References

1. "Schofield signs with Ducks". issulakers.com. March 21, 2011. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
2. "Executive planning proceeds, Schofield, Hell and Zisser return" (in German). HCB South Tyrol. August 18, 2014. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
3. "Rick Schofield at VSV!" (in German). EC VSV. April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
4. "Black Wings reinforce forwards" (in German). EHC Black Wings Linz. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.

External links

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