| Steve Eminger #2 | ||||||
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| Shoots: Right Height: 6'1.5 Weight: 187 pounds Birthdate: October 31, 1983 Birthplace: Toronto, ON Hometown: Woodbridge, ON Team: (2002-2003) Washington Capitals (NHL) NHL Draft: Washington Capitals International Background - Attended Canada's National Junior Team's Development Camp in Halifax, NS in August, 2002 - Attended Canada's National Team's Selection Camp in December, 2001 in Toronto, ON - Won a gold medal with Canada's National Under 18 Team at 2000 Four Nations Under 18 Tournament in Slovakia - Won silver medal with Team Ontario at 2000 World Under 17 Challenge in Timmins, ON Hockey Background - In his rookie season with the NHL's Washington Capitals - Registered his first NHL point, an assist, on November 26, 2002 vs. Toronto - Played three season's with the OHL's Kitchener Rangers - An alternate captain and named Kitchener's top defenceman in 2001-2002 - Fifth top scoring defenceman in the OHL in 2001-2002 and was named to the CHL's 2nd All-Star Team - Voted the 2nd Best Skater and 2nd Best Offensive Defenceman in the OHL's Western Conference in the 2002 OHL Coaches Poll - Played in 2002 CHL Top Prospects Game - Recorded the fastest time in the Top Prospects puck control relay (17.155 seconds) - Played for the OHL's Western Conference All-Star Team at the 2002 Hershey Cup in Red Deer, AB - Named Kitchener's Most Gentlemanly Player in 1999-2000 - Kitchener's 1st round selection, 4th overall in the 1999 OHL Priority Draft - Youngest player at the 1999 Royal Bank Cup, Canada's National Junior "A" Championship, as a member of the Bramalea Blues - Played in the 1999 Royal Bank Cup with his brother John and former two-time NJT member Mike Cammalleri - Played minor hockey in Woodbridge, ON, and in Toronto, ON - Played with brother John in Kitchener (OHL) in 1999-2000 Personal - Son of John and Vicky - Has one brother, John - His brother John played with the OHL's Mississauga Ice Dogs in 2001-2002 - Enjoys golf and soccer away from the rink - Favorite NHL Team Growing Up: Toronto Maple Leafs - Favorite NHL Player: Scott Niedermayer - Role Model: Terry Fox |
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