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Cody Ceci

Cody Ceci is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. Prior to joining the Kings, Ceci played for several other NHL teams, including the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, San Jose Sharks, and Dallas Stars. He has established himself as a seasoned NHL defenseman over the course of his career.

1984: Parri Ceci: Vanier Cup MVP

In 1984, Cody Ceci's father, Parri Ceci, was the MVP at the Vanier Cup, before Cody Ceci was born.

December 21, 1993: Cody Ceci born

On December 21, 1993, Cody Ceci, the Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, was born.

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November 18, 2009: Ceci selected for Team Ontario

On November 18, 2009, Cody Ceci was selected by Hockey Canada to compete in the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge for Team Ontario.

June 11, 2010: Ceci invited to selection camp

On June 11, 2010, Cody Ceci was one of 15 OHL players invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp.

2011: Cody Ceci graduates from St. Peter Catholic high school

In 2011, Cody Ceci graduated from St. Peter Catholic high school in Orleans, Ottawa, after attending from age 13 to 18.

2011: Ceci qualifies for Team Canada

In 2011, Cody Ceci would again qualify to compete for Team Canada during the IIHF World U18 Championship.

2011: Ceci second in scoring

In 2011-12, Cody Ceci finished second in scoring amongst all OHL defencemen with 60 points playing for the Ottawa 67's.

August 23, 2012: Ceci signs with the Senators

On August 23, 2012, Cody Ceci signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators.

January 8, 2013: Ceci obtained by the Owen Sound Attack

On January 8, 2013, Cody Ceci was obtained by the Owen Sound Attack from the 67's.

October 2013: Ceci Assigned to Binghamton Senators

In October 2013, Cody Ceci was assigned to the Binghamton Senators after training camp.

December 12, 2013: Ceci's NHL debut

On December 12, 2013, Cody Ceci played his first NHL game for Ottawa against the Buffalo Sabres, which Ottawa won 2-1.

December 16, 2013: Ceci's first NHL goal

On December 16, 2013, Cody Ceci scored his first NHL goal in overtime against the St. Louis Blues, winning the game 3-2 and becoming the first teenager in NHL history to score his first NHL goal in overtime.

April 11, 2016: Ceci selected for Team Canada

On April 11, 2016, Cody Ceci was one of 18 players selected by Hockey Canada to compete on Team Canada at the 2016 World Championships.

2016: Ceci signs contract extension

At the beginning of the 2016-17 season, Cody Ceci signed a two-year, $5.6 million contract extension.

2017: Ceci contract with Senators

During the 2016-17 season, Cody Ceci was under contract for 2.25 million and in the 2017-18 season he made 3.35 million playing for the Ottawa Senators.

August 3, 2018: Ceci agrees to a one-year contract with the Senators

On August 3, 2018, Cody Ceci agreed to a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Ottawa Senators after filing for salary arbitration.

July 1, 2019: Ceci traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs

On July 1, 2019, Cody Ceci was traded by the Ottawa Senators to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

July 4, 2019: Ceci signs contract extension with Maple Leafs

On July 4, 2019, Cody Ceci agreed to sign a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

October 4, 2019: Ceci scores first goal as a Maple Leaf

On October 4, 2019, Cody Ceci scored his first goal as a Toronto Maple Leaf in a 4–1 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

March 6, 2020: Ceci placed on injured reserve

On March 6, 2020, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed Cody Ceci on injured reserve after he suffered an ankle injury in February.

October 17, 2020: Ceci signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins

On October 17, 2020, Cody Ceci signed as a free agent to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

July 28, 2021: Ceci signs with the Edmonton Oilers

On July 28, 2021, Cody Ceci signed as a free agent to a four-year, $13 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

2022: Oilers deep run in playoffs

During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Cody Ceci scored the series-clinching goal in Game 7 of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers were swept in the Western Conference Final by the Colorado Avalanche.

August 18, 2024: Ceci Traded to San Jose Sharks

On August 18, 2024, Cody Ceci was traded to the San Jose Sharks along with a 2025 third-round pick in return for defenceman Ty Emberson.

February 1, 2025: Ceci Traded to Dallas Stars

On February 1, 2025, Cody Ceci, along with Mikael Granlund, was traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for a first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft.