Edward Pasquale | |||
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Born |
Toronto, ON, CAN |
November 20, 1990 ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 216 lb (98 kg; 15 st 6 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Right | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Detroit Red Wings Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) |
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NHL Draft | 117th overall, 2009 Atlanta Thrashers |
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Playing career | 2010–present |
Edward "Eddie" Robert Nito Pasquale (born November 20, 1990) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently under contract with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Pasquale was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
Pasquale played in the Ontario Hockey League for the Belleville Bulls for parts of both the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons. Midway through his second season in Belleville, he was traded to the Saginaw Spirit. He would spend the next two and a half seasons here, becoming the Spirit starter in both the 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons. Praised for traits such as consistency, Pasquale was named to the OHL's third all-star team for the 2008/09 OHL season. He also played in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects game. In his final OHL season, Pasquale stopped over 1800 shots.
The Atlanta Thrashers selected Pasquale the 117th overall selection of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Following his junior career, Pasquale was assigned to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Here Pasquale filled the role of backup goaltender, playing in 24 games. He also spent some time in the ECHL, playing with the Gwinnett Gladiators. During the 2011 offseason, the Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and became the Jets. Pasquale started the 2011–12 season by attending Jets training camp, before he was assigned to AHL affiliate, the St. John's IceCaps for the remainder of his entry-level contract.