History of Jeremy Roenick in Timeline
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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January 17, 1970: Jeremy Roenick's Birth
On January 17, 1970, Jeremy Shaffer Roenick was born. He is an American former professional ice hockey player.
1982: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
In 1982, Jeremy Roenick participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament as part of a minor ice hockey team from Middlesex County, Connecticut.
1983: Joins Washington Capitals
In 1983, Jeremy Roenick played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Washington Capitals minor ice hockey team.
1984: Joins New Jersey Rockets
In 1984, Jeremy Roenick joined the bantam-level New Jersey Rockets, a team with back-to-back national championships.
1985: New Jersey Rockets
In 1985, Jeremy Roenick played for the New Jersey Rockets, a team with back-to-back national championships.
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.
1989: Former Address
Jeremy Roenick claimed that New York's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was sending mail to an address he had not lived at since 1989.
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.
1992: Game 4 Loss
Jeremy Roenick referenced a game in 1992 when he was crying after losing Game 4 at Chicago Stadium.
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: Referenced in Swingers
In 1996, Jeremy Roenick gained pop culture recognition when Vince Vaughn referenced him in the film Swingers.
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.
1996: Quotation Exchange
In 1996, during the Western Conference Semi-finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks, a controversial game led to Jeremy Roenick and Patrick Roy engaging in a famous exchange of quotations.
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.
2001: Wife on Equestrian Team
In 2001, Tracy Roenick, Jeremy Roenick's wife, earned a spot on the United States Equestrian Team Long List.
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.
2003: Suspension
In 2003, Jeremy Roenick was suspended for one game for throwing a water bottle at an official.
February 12, 2004: Facial Injury
On February 12, 2004, Jeremy Roenick suffered a broken jaw and a concussion after being hit in the face by a slapshot during a game against the New York Rangers. He considered retirement due to the severity of the injury.
2004: Gambling Investigation
In 2004, Jeremy Roenick came under investigation for paying a Florida sports-gambling operation between $50,000 and $100,000 for betting tips and services.
2004: Comments to NHL Fans
In 2004, during the NHL lockout, Jeremy Roenick made controversial remarks to fans who perceived NHL players as spoiled, telling them to "kiss my ass".
2004: Disagreement with Flyers
In 2004, following the NHL lockout, Jeremy Roenick found himself in disagreement with the Philadelphia Flyers over claims of suffering from a concussion.
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.
2005: Disappointing Season with the Kings
In 2005, Jeremy Roenick's season with the Los Angeles Kings was disappointing, managing just 22 points in 58 games and struggling with injuries and concussion-related issues.
February 8, 2006: Implicated in Gambling Investigation
On February 8, 2006, The Star Ledger reported that Jeremy Roenick had been identified as one of several NHL players implicated in Operation Slapshot, an investigation into a nationwide gambling ring.
July 4, 2006: Signs with Phoenix Coyotes
On July 4, 2006, Jeremy Roenick signed a one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Coyotes.
December 12, 2006: Leaves Arena
On December 12, 2006, Jeremy Roenick left General Motors Place in Vancouver after being scratched from the game's lineup against the Vancouver Canucks, leading to off-ice issues.
2006: Claim of Being Blackballed
In 2006, Jeremy Roenick claimed that USA Hockey had "blackballed" him and was being disrespectful by not including him on the American national team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
April 11, 2007: Debut as Hockey Analyst
On April 11, 2007, Jeremy Roenick debuted as a Stanley Cup playoffs hockey analyst on TSN.
July 4, 2007: Reported Retirement Announcement
On July 4, 2007, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that Jeremy Roenick sent a text message announcing his retirement from the NHL.
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.
January 10, 2008: 503rd Goal
On January 10, 2008, Jeremy Roenick scored his 503rd goal against the Vancouver Canucks, surpassing Joe Mullen to become the second all-time leading American-born scorer.
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.
February 21, 2009: 700th Career Assist
On February 21, 2009, Jeremy Roenick recorded his 700th career assist against the Atlanta Thrashers, becoming the 48th player in NHL history and the sixth American-born player to reach that milestone.
May 2009: Comments on Chris Chelios
In May 2009, Jeremy Roenick claimed that Chris Chelios was receiving less playing time because Detroit's head coach was biased against American players.
August 6, 2009: Retirement Announcement
On August 6, 2009, Jeremy Roenick officially announced his retirement from the NHL and professional hockey.
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."
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.
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.
2010: Joins NBC Sports as a Hockey Analyst
In 2010, Jeremy Roenick transitioned into broadcasting, joining NBC Sports as a hockey analyst.
2010: Schroeder breaks Roenick record
In 2010, Jordan Schroeder broke Jeremy Roenick's record as the all-time leading American scorer in the World Junior Championship, which Roenick had held for 21 years.
2010: Questioning Olympic Selection
In 2010, prior to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Jeremy Roenick publicly questioned the selection of Chris Drury to the Olympic team, suggesting other players were better choices. He later apologized to Drury.
September 25, 2012: Cameo on Go On
On September 25, 2012, Jeremy Roenick made a cameo appearance on an episode of Go On on NBC.
2012: Ranked by IGN
In 2012, IGN ranked Jeremy Roenick as the fourth-greatest athlete in video game history.
2012: Nephew Drafted by Blackhawks
In 2012, Jeremy Roenick's nephew, Chris Calnan, was selected 79th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL entry draft.
2016: Guest Appearance on Bones
In 2016, Jeremy Roenick made a guest appearance in the penultimate season of the Fox crime drama Bones, in the episode "The Head in the Abutment."
2016: Support for Donald Trump
In 2016, Jeremy Roenick voiced his support for presidential candidate Donald Trump in an interview with Philadelphia radio station WIP-FM, after initially supporting Florida senator Marco Rubio's campaign.
January 25, 2017: Arrested for Driving with Suspended License
On January 25, 2017, Jeremy Roenick was arrested in New York after police discovered he was driving with a suspended license.
December 23, 2019: NBC Suspension
On December 23, 2019, NBC suspended Jeremy Roenick indefinitely for making inappropriate comments about coworkers during an interview on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast.
February 2020: NBC Firing
In February 2020, NBC fired Jeremy Roenick after his suspension ended.
July 2020: Lawsuit Against NBC Sports
In July 2020, Jeremy Roenick filed a lawsuit against NBC Sports for wrongful termination, alleging discrimination.
2020: Leaves NBC Sports
In 2020, Jeremy Roenick's tenure as a hockey analyst for NBC Sports concluded.
November 11, 2024: Induction into Hockey Hall of Fame
On November 11, 2024, Jeremy Roenick was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
2024: Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
In 2024, Jeremy Roenick was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy in the sport.
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