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He was drafted by the New York Islanders in 2009.
15 Interesting Facts About Anders Lee
Anders Lee is a prominent American ice hockey winger and captain for the New York Islanders, known for his scoring prowess and leadership on and off the ice.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#27
Status
Active
Teams
2
Facts
15
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He was named captain of his NHL team in 2018.
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He won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in 2024.
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He hosts events and established a memorial scholarship for childhood cancer through Jam Kancer in the Kan.
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He led his NHL team in scoring with 40 goals during the 2017-18 season.
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He was recognized as the league's Rookie of the Month for February 2015.
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He scored his first career NHL goal on his first career shot in his debut game.
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He was a multi-sport athlete in high school, excelling in football, ice hockey, and baseball.
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He was named Playoff MVP for the Green Bay Gamblers in the USHL.
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He holds a degree in Management Consulting from Notre Dame.
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He was a finalist for Minnesota's "Mr. Football" award in 2008.
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Many teams were concerned he would choose football over hockey before the NHL draft.
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He was selected as the 2008 Minnesota Gatorade Football Player of the Year.
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He played alongside Jordan Schroeder on his high school varsity ice hockey team as an eighth-grader.
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He helped lead his high school hockey team to a second-place finish in the Class AA 2008 state hockey tournament.
About Anders Lee
Anders Lee is an American professional ice hockey winger and captain of the New York Islanders. Drafted in 2009, he made his NHL debut in 2013 and has since become a prolific scorer and a leader for his team, earning the captaincy in 2018. He is also recognized for his significant charitable work, particularly in support of childhood cancer research.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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USHL Rookie of the Year
2010
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USHL Clark Cup MVP
2010
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Bob Nystrom Award
2017
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New York Islanders Captain
2018
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King Clancy Memorial Trophy
2024
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Anders Lee.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 27
Status: Active
Age: 35 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 3" (191 cm)
Weight: 231 lbs (105 kg)
Born: Edina, Minnesota
Career Stats
Seasons: 12
Goals: 289
Assists: 218
Points: 507
Teams: 2
Drafted: 2009
Round: 6th
Teams & Career
Bridgeport Sound Tigers New York Islanders
Anders Lee plays for 2 different teams during his 12 seasons career. He was originally drafted 6th overall by the New York Islanders in 2009.