JAY
BOUWMEESTER
#19 -
D
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
206 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
17
years
Debut
Oct 10, 2002
Born
Sep 27, 1983
(42 yrs)
Edmonton, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Florida in 2002 (1/3).
Drafted from
Medicine Hat (WHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-11 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2020-10-09 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2020-08-21 |
Missed the last 15 regular season and all 9 playoff games (heart).
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| 2020-02-12 |
Cardiac episode, injured reserve.
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| 2019-04-08 |
Signed by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract extension.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2018-19 (St. Louis) |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2002-03 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2002-03 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2008-09, 2006-07 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Top Draft Prospect Top Draft Prospect | 2001-02 |
| WHL | Top Draft Prospect Award Top Draft Prospect Award | 2001-02 |
| WHL | East First All-Star Team East First All-Star Team | 2001-02 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2001-02 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 2014 (Canada) |
Scouting Report
Had incredible skating ability, size and hockey smarts. A capable shutdown defender, he could log huge minutes and he usually positioned himself perfectly on the ice. Did not play enough of a physical game to dominate in that department, but it was never his style. Lacked a big shot from the point, so his production was somewhat underwhelming. Was forced to retire from the National Hockey League prematurely due to a heart issue.
Long Range Potential: Excellent, mobile shutdown defenseman.
