James Michael McBain (born February 25, 1988) is an

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former professional

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who played in the

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(NHL). McBain was born in

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, but grew up in

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. He attended college at the

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Playing career

McBain was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, in the

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by the

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. On March 26, 2009, he signed a three-year, $1.8 million, entry-level contract with the Hurricanes. Jamie McBain

McBain scored his first career NHL goal on March 20, 2010, with one second remaining in overtime against

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of the

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. Upon the start of the 2010–11 season, McBain began wearing the number 4 jersey instead of number 28, which he had previously worn during the 2009–10 season. McBain was selected to participate in the

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, as a replacement for

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. He played in the All-Star game along with teammates

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, and Cam Ward. On May 21, 2012, Carolina announced that McBain had agreed to a two-year contract extension worth US$3.6 million after an impressive season in which he led all Hurricanes defensemen with 19 assists and 27 points. The contract was structured so that McBain will make $1.7 million in 2012–13 and $1.9 million in 2013–14. In the statement announcing the contract extension, then-Hurricanes General Manager

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said, "Jamie is still a very young player who has established himself as an NHL defenseman. He moves the puck well and has shown that he can contribute offensively, especially on the power play." During the

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, McBain signed a temporary contract with

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club

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of the

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on November 2, 2012. He participated in seven games for the Pelicans for one assist before returning to North America for the shortened

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season. On June 30, 2013, during the

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, McBain was traded to the

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, along with Carolina's second-round pick, in exchange for defenseman

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. After one season with the Sabres, the Sabres declined to offer him a contract extension. As a free agent, McBain attended the

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' training camp on a player-tryout offer, but was ultimately released by the team, unsigned. On October 31, 2014, McBain belatedly began the 2014–15 season by agreeing to a professional try-out contract with the Manchester Monarchs of the

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(AHL). After six games with the Monarchs, McBain was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the team's NHL affiliate, the

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, on November 11, 2014. McBain wore number 5 for Los Angeles. On July 1, 2016, McBain signed as a free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the

. He made the opening night roster for the Coyotes and appeared in 3 scoreless games to begin the 2016–17 season. He was then placed on waivers and assigned to AHL affiliate, the

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, for the remainder of the year. He contributed with 43 points in 64 games. On July 1, 2017, McBain left the Coyotes as a free agent and signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. After appearing at training camp, McBain was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, to start the season. McBain was made one of seven alternative captains for Syracuse at the beginning of the 2017–18 season.

Personal

McBain married Elizabeth Milner on July 5, 2014, in

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. Their son was born on November 2, 2015 in the Los Angeles area.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

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