Martin Grenier | |||
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Born |
Laval, QC, CAN |
November 2, 1980 ||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
Played for |
Phoenix Coyotes Vancouver Canucks Philadelphia Flyers Traktor Chelyabinsk |
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NHL Draft | 45th overall, 1999 Colorado Avalanche |
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Playing career | 2001–2013 |
Martin Grenier (born November 2, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Phoenix Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, and Philadelphia Flyers.
Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 45th overall in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Grenier was traded to the Boston Bruins along with Brian Rolston, Samuel Pahlsson and a 2000 1st round draft pick for Ray Bourque and Dave Andreychuk on March 6, 2000. Left unsigned by Boston, Grenier signed with the Phoenix Coyotes prior to the 2001–02 season. Since beginning his pro career, he has spent most of his time in the AHL with a few callups to the NHL with the Coyotes, Vancouver Canucks, and Philadelphia Flyers.
In the 2008–09 season, Grenier signed with the newly formed KHL, joining Traktor Chelyabinsk and establishing himself as one of the league's premier fighters.
On June 18, 2011, Grenier was made the second selection of the 2011 LNAH Draft.