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

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. He most recently played for Kölner Haie of the

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(DEL). Potter was born in

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, but grew up in Mason, Michigan.

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 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the

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

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

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goal, on December 27, 2008 against the

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

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. 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 Tom Renney. 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 Bobby Ryan 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

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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

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. 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

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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. 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

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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 Kölner Haie of the

(DEL).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Potter, Corey 1984 births Living people Adirondack Flames players American men's ice hockey defensemen Boston Bruins players Calgary Flames players Charlotte Checkers (1993–2010) players Edmonton Oilers players Hartford Wolf Pack players Ice hockey players from Michigan Kölner Haie players Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey players Milwaukee Admirals players Nashville Predators players New York Rangers draft picks New York Rangers players Oklahoma City Barons players People from Mason, Michigan Pittsburgh Penguins players Sportspeople from Lansing, Michigan Springfield Falcons players Vienna Capitals players Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players