Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Travis Hamonic

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 16, 2025

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

Travis Hamonic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL. Drafted 53rd overall by the New York Islanders in 2008, Hamonic has also played for the Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Ottawa Senators throughout his NHL career. He is known for his defensive style of play.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Selected by Moose Jaw Warriors

In 2005, Hamonic was selected by the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the ninth round of the WHL bantam draft.

2006: Career with Winnipeg Saints

In 2006, Hamonic started his major junior hockey career in the 2006–07 season, splitting time with the Winnipeg Saints of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

2007: First full season with the Warriors

In 2007–08, Hamonic had his first full season with the Warriors, putting up five goals and 22 points in the regular season as the Warriors made the WHL playoffs.

2008: Drafted by New York Islanders

In 2008, Hamonic was drafted by the New York Islanders in the second round, 53rd overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2008: Improved Offensively

In 2008–09, Hamonic improved offensively, scoring 13 goals and 40 points in 57 games.

2009: Named Co-Captain

Prior to the 2009–10 WHL season, Hamonic was named the co-captain of the Warriors alongside Jason Bast.

January 9, 2010: Trade to Brandon Wheat Kings

On January 9, 2010, Hamonic was traded to the Brandon Wheat Kings after playing 39 games for the Warriors.

May 26, 2010: Signed with New York Islanders

On May 26, 2010, Hamonic signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.

November 24, 2010: NHL Debut

On November 24, 2010, Hamonic made his NHL debut with the New York Islanders after playing 19 games in the AHL with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

2010: IIHF World Junior Championships

In 2010, Hamonic was selected to join Team Canada for the IIHF World Junior Championships. He suffered a separated shoulder and missed the final game, where Canada lost and earned a silver medal.

February 1, 2011: First NHL Goal

On February 1, 2011, Hamonic scored his first NHL goal against Ondřej Pavelec of the Atlanta Thrashers.

2012: Returned to Bridgeport

In the midst of the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Hamonic returned to the Islanders' affiliate in Bridgeport and posted ten points in 21 games.

2015: Requested Trade

Early in the 2015–16 NHL season, Hamonic requested a trade to Western Canada due to family reasons.

October 12, 2016: Alternate Captain

On October 12, 2016, Hamonic was named as an alternate captain for the upcoming season with the Islanders.

2016: Involvement with "Hit The Ice"

During the 2016–17 off season, Hamonic worked with a television show called "Hit The Ice" to give assistance and exposure to young First Nations hockey prospects.