History of Travis Hamonic in Timeline
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.
August 16, 1990: Travis Hamonic's Birth
On August 16, 1990, Travis Hamonic was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman.
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.
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.
March 18, 2017: Broke Goalless Drought
On March 18, 2017, Hamonic broke a 34-game goalless drought by scoring in a 4–3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
June 24, 2017: Traded to Calgary Flames
On June 24, 2017, Hamonic was traded to the Calgary Flames from the New York Islanders.
April 23, 2018: Nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
On April 23, 2018, Hamonic was nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership qualities on and off the ice.
October 3, 2018: Placed on Injured Reserve
Following the Flames loss to the Vancouver Canucks, on October 3, 2018, Hamonic was placed on injured reserve with a facial fracture.
2019: 2018-2019 Season
During the 2018-2019 season, Hamonic played for the Calgary Flames.
February 10, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve Again
On February 10, 2020, Hamonic was placed on injured reserve after suffering another injury versus the Vancouver Canucks.
July 10, 2020: Opted Out of Playoffs
On July 10, 2020, Hamonic opted out of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs due to COVID-19 concerns.
2020: Unsigned entering training camp
As an unrestricted free agent from the Flames, Hamonic remained un-signed entering training camp for the delayed 2020–21 season.
January 4, 2021: Attended Canucks Training Camp
On January 4, 2021, Hamonic agreed to attend the Vancouver Canucks training camp on a professional tryout basis.
January 12, 2021: Signed with Vancouver Canucks
On January 12, 2021, Hamonic signed a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks.
December 3, 2021: Recalled by Vancouver
On December 3, 2021, Hamonic was recalled by the Vancouver Canucks from their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks.
March 20, 2022: Traded to Ottawa Senators
On March 20, 2022, Hamonic was traded by the Canucks to the Ottawa Senators.
2023: Played for the Ottawa Senators
During the 2022-2023 season Hamonic played in 75 games with the Senators.
August 15, 2025: Signed with Detroit Red Wings
On August 15, 2025, Hamonic signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings for the 2025–26 season.
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