Steven Lorentz

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.

Steven Lorentz
Born (1996-04-13) April 13, 1996
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 2017–present

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.[1]

Carolina Hurricanes

On June 27, 2015, the Carolina Hurricanes selected Lorentz in the seventh round, 186th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

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.[3]

Lorentz was one of those 31 players[4] for the Hurricanes invited to the "bubble" as part of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, but he did not play.[5]

On October 15, 2020, the Hurricanes signed Lorentz to a two-year, two-way contract.[6] In the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Lorentz made his NHL debut on January 28, 2021 in a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.[7] He subsequently recorded his first point on January 30 with an assist against the Dallas Stars.[8]

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."[9]

Personal life

Lorentz is the grandson of Jim Lorentz, a former NHL player and broadcaster.[1]

Career statistics
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Peterborough Petes OHL 647111818 112020
2014–15 Peterborough Petes OHL 5916213715 50112
2015–16 Peterborough Petes OHL 5823254827 72350
2016–17 Peterborough Petes OHL 6629326137 1297160
2017–18 Florida Everblades ECHL 6212233534 19551012
2017–18 Charlotte Checkers AHL 30000 —————
2018–19 Florida Everblades ECHL 2210182811 —————
2018–19 Charlotte Checkers AHL 2936923 121452
2019–20 Charlotte Checkers AHL 6123234637 —————
AHL totals 9326295560 121452

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Carolina Hurricanes Select Steve Lorentz 186th Overall in NHL Entry Draft". Our Sports Central. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. Williams, Terrell (21 April 2017). "Canes Agree to Terms With Steven Lorentz". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Canes PR (15 October 2020). "Canes Ink Steven Lorentz to Two-Year Contract". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  7. Beard, Aaron (28 January 2021). "Necas lifts returning Hurricanes past Lighting 1-0 in OT". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  8. Associated Press (30 January 2021). "NHL roundup". The Day. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  9. Smith, Michael (27 June 2015). "Day Two: Pick by Pick". nhl.com. National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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