Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jeremy Roenick

Discover the career path of Jeremy Roenick, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jeremy Roenick is a retired American professional ice hockey player known for his prolific NHL career spanning twenty seasons. Drafted 8th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1988, he played for several teams including the Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks. Roenick represented Team USA in international competitions and achieved the milestone of scoring 500 career goals, making him one of only 46 players to reach this mark. Following his playing career, he worked as a hockey analyst for NBC Sports from 2010 to 2020. Roenick was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

October 6, 1988: NHL Debut

On October 6, 1988, Jeremy Roenick made his NHL debut against the New York Rangers.

1988: Drafted by Chicago Blackhawks

In 1988, Jeremy Roenick was drafted 8th overall in the NHL entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.

1988: Drafted into NHL

In 1988, Jeremy Roenick was drafted eighth overall in the NHL entry draft by the Chicago Blackhawks straight out of high school. Wayne Gretzky attempted to recruit him to play for the Hull Olympiques.

February 14, 1989: First NHL Goal

On February 14, 1989, Jeremy Roenick scored his first NHL goal against the Minnesota North Stars.

1989: Full Time with Blackhawks

In 1989, Jeremy Roenick joined the Blackhawks full-time.

1989: World Junior Championship

In 1989, Jeremy Roenick played for the Hull Olympiques and represented the United States at the World Junior Championship. He led the tournament in scoring and was named a Tournament All-Star. Following the tournament, he was called up to the Blackhawks.

June 1990: Denis Savard traded

In June 1990, due to the Blackhawks' confidence in Jeremy Roenick, they traded star forward Denis Savard for defenseman Chris Chelios.

1990: Team Improvements

In 1990, Jeremy Roenick paced the team with ten game-winning goals as the Blackhawks improved another 18 points to win the Presidents' Trophy.

1992: Stanley Cup Finals

In 1992, Jeremy Roenick and the Blackhawks reached the Stanley Cup Finals.

1992: Roenick Leads Blackhawks

In 1992, Jeremy Roenick led the Blackhawks with 50 goals, 107 points and 22 power-play goals.

1993: Roenick Leads Team Again

In 1993, Jeremy Roenick again led the Blackhawks with 46 goals, a career-high 61 assists, 107 points, a career-high 24 power-play goals, five shorthanded goals and a +21 plus-minus rating.

1994: Lockout Shortened Season

During the lockout-shortened 1994 season, Jeremy Roenick scored 34 points in 33 games for the Blackhawks.

1995: Playoff Appearance

In 1995, Jeremy Roenick played eight games in the playoffs as the Blackhawks reached the Western Conference Final.

August 16, 1996: Traded to Phoenix Coyotes

On August 16, 1996, Jeremy Roenick was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in exchange for Alexei Zhamnov, Craig Mills and a first-round draft pick. He chose to wear number 97, becoming the first player in NHL history to wear that number.

1996: Departure from Chicago Blackhawks

In 1996, Jeremy Roenick's tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks came to an end, marking a transition in his NHL career.

1997: First Season with Phoenix Coyotes

In 1997, Jeremy Roenick's first season with the Phoenix Coyotes, he scored 29 goals and 69 points.

1998: Second on Team

In 1998, Jeremy Roenick finished second on the Phoenix Coyotes with 56 points.

1999: Leads Coyotes

In 1999, Jeremy Roenick led the Phoenix Coyotes with 72 points and played in his fifth All-Star Game.

2000: Roenick Leads Coyotes in Scoring Again

In 2000, Jeremy Roenick again led the Coyotes in scoring, racking up 34 goals and 44 assists for 78 points, and played in his sixth All-Star Game.

July 2, 2001: Signs with Philadelphia Flyers

On July 2, 2001, Jeremy Roenick signed a five-year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

2002: Leads Flyers

In 2002, Jeremy Roenick led the Philadelphia Flyers with 27 goals and 59 points.

2002: Roenick's Awards and Achievements with Flyers

In 2002, during his first season with the Philadelphia Flyers, Jeremy Roenick won the Bobby Clarke Trophy (MVP) and Yanick Dupre Memorial (Class Guy) team awards, while also achieving his 1,000th NHL point.

2003: Roenick Plays 1000th Game

In 2003, Jeremy Roenick played in his 1,000th NHL game and scored eight points in 13 playoff games as the Flyers reached the second round.

2003: Roenick Limited to 62 games

In 2003, Jeremy Roenick was limited to 62 games, but still scored 47 points as the Flyers won their third division title in five years.

August 3, 2005: Traded to Los Angeles Kings

On August 3, 2005, Jeremy Roenick was traded to the Los Angeles Kings to create salary cap space for Peter Forsberg.

July 4, 2006: Signs with Phoenix Coyotes

On July 4, 2006, Jeremy Roenick signed a one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Coyotes.

April 11, 2007: Debut as Hockey Analyst

On April 11, 2007, Jeremy Roenick debuted as a Stanley Cup playoffs hockey analyst on TSN.

September 4, 2007: Signing with the San Jose Sharks

On September 4, 2007, Jeremy Roenick signed a one-year, $500,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks, taking on the role of checking line center.

2007: Roenick reaches 500 Goals

On November 10, 2007, Jeremy Roenick became the third American-born player to score 500 goals in the NHL.

June 25, 2008: Re-signing with the Sharks

On June 25, 2008, Jeremy Roenick re-signed with the San Jose Sharks to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

October 2009: Regular Contributor on Off the Record

In October 2009, Jeremy Roenick agreed to appear on TSN's Off the Record as a regular contributor, with his segment named "Oh JR! with Jeremy Roenick."

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2009: Roenick's Retirement

In 2009, Jeremy Roenick retired from professional ice hockey, concluding his twenty-season career in the NHL.

September 2010: Judge on Battle of the Blades

In September 2010, Jeremy Roenick was announced as a regular judge on the second season of CBC's reality program Battle of the Blades.

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2010: Joins NBC Sports Group

In 2010, Jeremy Roenick joined NBC Sports Group as a studio analyst for their NHL coverage. He also served as an Olympic hockey analyst at the Winter Olympics.

2010: Analyst for Stanley Cup Finals

In 2010, Jeremy Roenick served as an analyst for NBC during the Stanley Cup Finals, becoming emotional after his former teams battled for the Stanley Cup.

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