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Best hockey player from each state

By Dave Stevenson

Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2014; New York City, NY, USA; NHL former player Jeremy Roenick skates with youngsters on a miniature rink before the Stadium Series hockey game between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Massachusetts – Jeremy Roenick

Massachusetts is one of the most prolific states at producing hockey players. The state has produced over 175 NHL players, so that’s a large pool of candidates to choose from. However, one player stands out when you look at the pool which includes several Hall of Famers – Jeremy Roenick.

A native of Boston, he was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the eighth overall pick of the 1988 NHL Draft. Roenick spent his career with five teams, but he is best known for his time with the Blackhawks, Coyotes, and Philadelphia Flyers. His most prolific hockey seasons came with Chicago, as he averaged over a point per game with them with 596 points in 524 games.

Roenick is one of the best hockey players of all-time. With his hard-nosed style and his playmaking abilities combined with his accuracy, he’s one of the most prolific offensive players ever.

Among all American born players, he ranks fourth all-time in scoring. Only Brett Hull (technically born in Canada), Phil Housley, and Mike Modano have more career points than Roenick. It’s worth noting Massachusetts is the home of Keith Tkachuk, the fifth leading scorer among American players. Bill Guerin, a veteran of 1,263 games, is also from there as well.

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