Steven Lorentz

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Steven Lorentz
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Lorentz with the Charlotte Checkers in 2019
Born (1996-04-13) April 13, 1996 (age 25)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
NHL team Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Draft 186th overall, 2015
Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career 2021–present

Steven Lorentz (born April 13, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lorentz was drafted in the seventh round, 186th overall, by the Hurricanes at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life[]

Lorentz was born on April 13, 1995, in Kitchener, Ontario.[1] He was the only son of Mark and Karon Lorentz, and was raised with his three sisters in the suburb of Waterloo, Ontario.[2] He began ice skating at the age of two, and was playing organized minor ice hockey three years later. Although players his age were usually divided randomly among the four local teams, the coaches held a "draft lottery" for the skilled Lorentz.[3]

Playing career[]

Junior[]

After leading the Waterloo Wolves AAA club in scoring, Lorentz was chosen by the Peterborough Petes in the 12th round, 226th overall, in the 2012 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.[4]

Professional[]

On June 27, 2015, the Carolina Hurricanes selected Lorentz in the seventh round, 186th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[5]

Following his fourth completed junior OHL season with the Peterborough Petes, the Hurricanes signed Lorentz on a three-year, entry-level contract on April 21, 2017.[6]

Lorentz was one of those 31 players[7] for the Hurricanes invited to the "bubble" as part of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, but he did not play.[8]

On October 15, 2020, the Hurricanes signed Lorentz to a two-year, two-way contract.[9] In the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Lorentz made his NHL debut on January 28, 2021 in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.[10] He subsequently recorded his first point on January 30 with an assist against the Dallas Stars.[11] Lorentz scored his first career NHL goal on March 2, 2021 in a game against the Nashville Predators.[12]

Playing style[]

Carolina Hurricanes Director of Amateur Scouting Tony MacDonald said of Lorentz in 2015, "He's a good two-way player who plays well with and without the puck."[13]

Personal life[]

Lorentz is the grandson of Jim Lorentz, a former NHL player and broadcaster.[4]

Career statistics[]

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Peterborough Petes OHL 64 7 11 18 18 11 2 0 2 0
2014–15 Peterborough Petes OHL 59 16 21 37 15 5 0 1 1 2
2015–16 Peterborough Petes OHL 58 23 25 48 27 7 2 3 5 0
2016–17 Peterborough Petes OHL 66 29 32 61 37 12 9 7 16 0
2017–18 Florida Everblades ECHL 62 12 23 35 34 19 5 5 10 12
2017–18 Charlotte Checkers AHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — —
2018–19 Florida Everblades ECHL 22 10 18 28 11 — — — — —
2018–19 Charlotte Checkers AHL 29 3 6 9 23 12 1 4 5 2
2019–20 Charlotte Checkers AHL 61 23 23 46 37 — — — — —
2020–21 Carolina Hurricanes NHL 45 2 6 8 8 11 0 3 3 4
NHL totals 45 2 6 8 8 11 0 3 3 4

References[]

  1. ^ "Steven Lorentz Stats and News". National Hockey League. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Civian, Sara (January 28, 2021). "Welcome to the NHL, Steven Lorentz: 'You root for guys like that'". The Athletic. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  3. ^ Ohari, Alex (February 16, 2021). "Hurricanes' Steven Lorentz: The Evolution of a Longshot Prospect". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Bryson, Mark (27 January 2021). "Former Peterborough Pete Steven Lorentz expected to make NHL debut with Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday". The Peterborough Examiner. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Carolina Hurricanes Select Steve Lorentz 186th Overall in NHL Entry Draft". Our Sports Central. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  6. ^ Williams, Terrell (21 April 2017). "Canes Agree to Terms With Steven Lorentz". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  7. ^ Gatto, Tom (14 August 2020). "NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule for Edmonton, Toronto". Sporting News. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  8. ^ Steele-Davis, Andrew (29 January 2021). "Inside The Box: Steven Lorentz is the feel-good story we all needed". Puck Prose. Fansided. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  9. ^ Canes PR (15 October 2020). "Canes Ink Steven Lorentz to Two-Year Contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  10. ^ Beard, Aaron (28 January 2021). "Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lighting 1-0 in OT". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  11. ^ Associated Press (30 January 2021). "NHL roundup". The Day. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  12. ^ Prunka, Michael (March 2, 2021). "Lorentz's 1st NHL goal is difference as 'Canes end road trip with win over Predators". CBS 17. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  13. ^ Smith, Michael (27 June 2015). "Day Two: Pick by Pick". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.

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