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Ben Clymer - NHL retiree |
Clymer and I at Mulligan's
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Ben Clymer, a defenseman, was a high-scoring defenseman at Jefferson High School before moving on to the University of Minnesota. He played for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL in 1998-99. Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins as the 27th overall pick in 1997, Clymer signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning on the eve of the 1999-00 season. He cracked the Lightning’s roster, but eventually was sent down to the IHL's Detroit Vipers. Clymer's strong offensive skills, willingness to jump into the rush, and strong outlet passes, led to the Lightning to switch him to the wing position. His hard work paid off -- as he was selected to compete for Team USA in the 2000 International Hockey World Championship -- in St. Petersburg, Russia. Clymer started the 2000-01 season with the Vipers filling a leadership role on the team as their Assistant Captain. In 2001-02, Clymer became a full-time NHL’er and chipped in 14 goals for a total of 34 points, making the move to the forward ranks a complete success. Clymer and the Lightning went on to capture their first Stanley Cup title in 2004! |
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