| Denis Hamel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hamel with the Binghamton Senators in 2006 | |||
| Born |
May 10, 1977 Lachute, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Buffalo Sabres Ottawa Senators Atlanta Thrashers Philadelphia Flyers | ||
| NHL draft |
153rd overall, 1995 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 1997–2016 | ||
Denis Jean Hamel (born May 10, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who last played semi-professionally in the LNAH. A former star in junior, Hamel was not able to translate his scoring success in junior to the National Hockey League (NHL), although he had success at the AHL level, being named an AHL All-Star 3 times. After a serious knee injury in 2000, Hamel's skating speed was diminished and his ability to contribute in the NHL was limited. He was known as a fan favorite with the Binghamton Senators, and is known for his contributions to the community, for which he won the 2008 AHL Man of the Year award.[1]
- ^ "DENIS HAMEL WINS YANICK DUPRÉ AWARD AS AHL'S MAN OF THE YEAR". April 7, 2008. Archived from the original on 2020-05-24. Retrieved 2008-04-14.