Antoine Roussel

Antoine Roussel
Roussel with the Dallas Stars in 2014
Born (1989-11-21) 21 November 1989 (age 34)
Roubaix, France
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Left wing
Shot Left
Played for Dallas Stars
Vancouver Canucks
Arizona Coyotes
National team  France
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2010–2022

Antoine Roussel (born 21 November 1989) is a French former professional ice hockey left winger. He most recently played for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] Born in France, Roussel first played hockey there before moving to Quebec at the age of 16. After four years in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), he turned professional and played in the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL, minor leagues in North America. Signed by the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2012, he made his NHL debut in 2013 for the club. Regarded as a physical player, Roussel has consistently been one of the NHL's leaders in penalty minutes since he entered the league. He has scored 10 or more goals and earned 100 PIM in the same season six times in his career. Internationally Roussel has represented the French national team both at the junior and senior level, including multiple World Championships.

  1. ^ "Stars sign Petersen, Roussel". theahl.com. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.