Robert "Rob" Drummond (born February 19, 1986 in

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) is a former

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professional

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player. He played with the

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of the AHL.

Playing career

Rob Drummond played junior hockey for the

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of the

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under the coaching of former

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Captain

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. He helped London win the

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and the

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. He served as Captain of the

for the duration of the

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and

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seasons. Although he went Undrafted, Drummond was signed to a contract with the

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in 2007. He played with the

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of the

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in 2007–08 season, totaling 14 goals and 27 assists in 50 games. He added 30 PIM. Later in the 2007–08 season he moved up to the

of the AHL playing 22 games with 2 goals, 3 assists and 8 penalty minutes. In the 2008-09 season Drummond signed an AHL contract with the Monsters. After playing in 11 games with Lake Erie, Drummond suffered a concussion which ruled him out for the rest of the season.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Drummond, Rob 1986 births Living people Johnstown Chiefs players Lake Erie Monsters players London Knights players Ice hockey people from London, Ontario Canadian ice hockey centres