Andy Rogers

Andy Rogers (born August 25, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Andy Rogers
Born (1986-08-25) August 25, 1986
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 206 lb (93 kg; 14 st 10 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Springfield Falcons
Norfolk Admirals
Toronto Marlies
NHL Draft 30th overall, 2004
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 20062010

Playing career

Rogers played for the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen from 20032005, and for the Prince George Cougars from 200506.

Rogers made his pro debut in the 2006–07 season with the Lightning's AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. He was traded on March 4, 2009 along with Olaf Kolzig, Jamie Heward and a fourth-round draft pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Richard Petiot.[1] Rogers was then sent down to their AHL farm club, the Toronto Marlies.

On October 4, 2009, Rogers was re-signed by the Marlies under a professional try-out contract. He was released from his contract on December 10, 2009.[2] He then played 11 games with the Victoria Salmon Kings of the ECHL before hanging up his skates.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2002–03 Calgary Hitmen WHL 25 0 3 3 17
2003–04 Calgary Hitmen WHL 64 1 3 4 89 7 0 0 0 11
2004–05 Calgary Hitmen WHL 18 1 4 5 36
2004–05 Prince George Cougars WHL 30 1 5 6 49
2005–06 Prince George Cougars WHL 21 0 3 3 51
2006–07 Springfield Falcons AHL 48 0 7 7 39
2007–08 Mississippi Sea Wolves ECHL 4 1 0 1 10
2007–08 Norfolk Admirals AHL 30 0 1 1 35
2008–09 Norfolk Admirals AHL 34 0 2 2 38
2008–09 Toronto Marlies AHL 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
2009–10 Toronto Marlies AHL 6 0 0 0 29
2009–10 Victoria Salmon Kings ECHL 11 0 1 1 8
AHL totals 119 0 10 10 141

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Canada WJC18 4th 7 1 2 3 26
Junior totals 7 1 2 3 26
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Alexander Svitov
Tampa Bay Lightning first round draft pick
2004
Succeeded by
Vladimír Mihálik


  1. "Leafs trade prospect Petiot to Tampa for Florida handful | CBC Sports". CBC.ca. March 4, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. "Marlies Release Andy Rogers From PTO Contract". Our Sports Central. December 10, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
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