Steven Stamkos (born February 7, 1990 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Stamkos was the first overall pick in the 2006 OHL entry draft, from the Markham Waxers of the OMHA.[1] Stamkos currently resides in Unionville, Ontario.[2] Stamkos became a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning on June 20, 2008 after being the first overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, following the team's heavy promotion of him via their "Seen Stamkos?" website.[3] He is a Canadian of Macedonian[2] and Scottish origin. He currently plays for the Sarnia Sting of the OHL.
On July 29, 2008, Stamkos signed a three-year, entry level contract with the Lightning, in which he could earn as much as $8.55-million in performance bonuses.[4] It's a $2.625 million contract for three years that could be worth up to $11.175 million with incentives.[5]
Honors and Awards
- 2007-08 CHL - Top Draft Prospect (Canadian Major Junior)
- 2007-08 OHL - Top Draft Prospect Award
- 2007-08 OHL - Second All-Star Team (Centre)
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