Corey Michael Potter (born January 5, 1984) is an

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former professional

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. He most recently played for

Kölner Haie The Kölner Haie (English: ''Cologne Sharks'') are an ice hockey club based in Cologne, Germany that plays in the professional Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The team was one of the founding members of the DEL. The ''Kölner Haie'' play their hom ...

of the

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(DEL). Potter was born in

Lansing, Michigan Lansing () is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2020 census placed the city's population at 112,644, making ...

, but grew up in

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Playing career

As a youth, Potter played in the 1998

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with the Detroit Honeybaked

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team. Potter was drafted 122nd overall in the

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by the

New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the New York City borough of Manhattan. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home ...

. He played his first NHL game for the Rangers on December 7, 2008 against the

Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference, and ...

. He scored his first NHL point, an assist on a

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goal, on December 27, 2008 against the

New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...

. He scored his first NHL goal on April 2, 2009 against the

Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, ...

. He was signed as a free agent by the

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on July 16, 2010. On July 1, 2011, Potter signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Edmonton Oilers. His signing was in part due to the urging of Oilers coach

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. After appearing in only one NHL game with the Penguins the previous year, he made the club out of training camp. He has played a large role, including being featured on the first unit power-play. On January 9, 2012, Potter signed a two-year extension with the Oilers In his 62nd game after Potter was hit by

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of the Anaheim Ducks, he suffered a concussion, and missed the remainder of the regular season. On October 2, 2012 he signed a temporary

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contract with the

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of the

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. Potter appeared in 17 games for 4 points before returning to the Oilers for the shortened 2012–13 season. On the eve of the 2013–14 trade deadline, on March 4, 2014 Potter was placed on waivers by the Oilers and later claimed by the

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924, making t ...

. In the off-season, Potter agreed to a one-year, two way contract with the

for the 2014–15 season on September 5, 2014. As a free agent, Potter accepted a professional try-out contract to attend the training camp of the

Arizona Coyotes The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...

on September 9, 2015. The Coyotes signed Potter to a one-year, two-way deal on October 2. In the 2015–16 season, Potter was reassigned to the

Springfield Falcons The Springfield Falcons were a former ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) and played in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center. In 2016, the Falcons' franchise was purchased by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Ar ...

. As an alternate captain Potter appeared in 52 games with the Falcons for 17 points. On February 29, 2016, Potter was dealt at the trade deadline to the

Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators (commonly referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference, and ha ...

for future considerations. On May 27, 2016, Potter opted to embark on his second venture in Europe in agreeing to a one-year contract in Germany, with

of the

(DEL).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

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