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Andrew Ference's NHL career

King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Points
225
Games
907
Assists
182
Goals
43
Plus/minus
-33

Defenceman Andrew Ference was drafted 208th overall by Pittsburgh Penguins in 1997. He played 16 seasons for 4 clubs, 1999-2015. That came to 907 games and 225 points, 43 goals and 182 assists.

Below: the whole of Andrew Ference's career, season by season.

Every season
  1. 1997 NHL Draft

    Andrew Ference is drafted 208 overall by Pittsburgh Penguins

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Selected
    208 overall, round 8
    Swedish flagSwedes drafted
    15 selected
    Swedish flagFirst Swede off the board
    Michael Holmqvist#18
    First off the board
    Swedes from the same draft
    The full 1997 draft
  2. 2 years, 3 months and 10 days later · 3 seasons
    NHL debut

    Andrew Ference makes his NHL debut in 4–⁠6 loss against Dallas Stars

    PITPittsburgh Penguins4–6DALDallas Stars

    Andrew was 20 years old · Reunion Arena, USA

    Swedes on the ice: Peter Popovic.

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    Season

    1999-2000

    Andrew Ference's first NHL season: 6 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    52
    games missed
    Points
    6
    NHL#550
    Games
    30 of 82
    37%
    Goals
    2
    NHL#501
    Assists
    4
    NHL#549
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#441
    +/-
    +3
    NHL#224
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    0 of 11 games0 points
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–1Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run1999-2000
  3. Season

    2000-2001

    Andrew Ference plays only 36 games for 15 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Events
    46
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#407
    Games
    36 of 82
    44%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#412
    Assists
    11
    NHL#379
    P/GP
    0.42
    NHL#243
    +/-
    +6
    NHL#156
    PlayoffsEliminated by New Jersey Devils
    18 games10 points3 G · 7 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals4–2Second roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–3Conference finalNJDNew Jersey Devils1–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2000-2001
  4. Season

    2001-2002

    Andrew Ference scores 11 points

    PITPittsburgh Penguins
    Points
    11
    NHL#460
    Games
    75 of 82
    91%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#420
    Assists
    7
    NHL#454
    P/GP
    0.15
    NHL#517
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#780
    The whole season2001-2002
  5. Season

    2002-2003

    Andrew Ference plays only 38 games for 8 points

    PITPittsburgh PenguinsCGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    44
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#522
    Games
    38 of 82
    46%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#605
    Assists
    7
    NHL#468
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#440
    +/-
    -15
    NHL#832
    The whole season2002-2003
  6. Season

    2003-2004

    Andrew Ference scores 16 points

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Points
    16
    NHL#397
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#423
    Assists
    12
    NHL#355
    P/GP
    0.22
    NHL#439
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#198
    PlayoffsEliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning
    26 games3 points0 G · 3 A
    First roundVANVancouver Canucks4–3Second roundDETDetroit Red Wings4–2Conference finalSJSSan Jose Sharks4–2Stanley Cup FinalTBLTampa Bay Lightning3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2003-2004
  7. Season

    2005-2006

    Andrew Ference scores 31 points — the best season of his career

    CGYCalgary Flames
    Events
    Career best
    His best points season
    Points
    31
    NHL#260
    Games
    82 of 82
    100%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#446
    Assists
    27
    NHL#166
    P/GP
    0.38
    NHL#323
    +/-
    -12
    NHL#783
    PlayoffsEliminated by Anaheim Ducks
    7 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundANAAnaheim Ducks3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2005-2006
  8. Season

    2006-2007

    Andrew Ference scores 15 points

    CGYCalgary FlamesBOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    15
    NHL#427
    Games
    80 of 82
    98%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#460
    Assists
    12
    NHL#376
    P/GP
    0.19
    NHL#488
    +/-
    +5
    NHL#174
    The whole season2006-2007
  9. Season

    2007-2008

    Andrew Ference scores 15 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    23
    games missed
    Points
    15
    NHL#411
    Games
    59 of 82
    72%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#588
    Assists
    14
    NHL#318
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#405
    +/-
    -14
    NHL#803
    PlayoffsEliminated by Montréal Canadiens
    7 games4 points0 G · 4 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2007-2008
  10. Season

    2008-2009

    Andrew Ference plays only 47 games for 16 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    35
    games missed
    Points
    16
    NHL#407
    Games
    47 of 82
    57%
    Goals
    1
    NHL#594
    Assists
    15
    NHL#328
    P/GP
    0.34
    NHL#335
    +/-
    +7
    NHL#124
    PlayoffsEliminated by Carolina Hurricanes
    3 of 11 games0 points
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–0Second roundCARCarolina Hurricanes3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2008-2009
  11. Season

    2009-2010

    Andrew Ference scores 8 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    31
    games missed
    Points
    8
    NHL#551
    Games
    51 of 82
    62%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#689
    Assists
    8
    NHL#473
    P/GP
    0.16
    NHL#539
    +/-
    -7
    NHL#713
    PlayoffsEliminated by Philadelphia Flyers
    13 games1 points0 G · 1 A
    First roundBUFBuffalo Sabres4–2Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2009-2010
  12. Season

    2010-2011

    Andrew Ference scores 15 points and wins the Stanley Cup

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Stanley Cup
    Points
    15
    NHL#425
    Games
    70 of 82
    85%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#469
    Assists
    12
    NHL#371
    P/GP
    0.21
    NHL#466
    +/-
    +22
    NHL#23
    PlayoffsStanley Cup
    25 games10 points4 G · 6 A
    First roundMTLMontréal Canadiens4–3Second roundPHIPhiladelphia Flyers4–0Conference finalTBLTampa Bay Lightning4–3Stanley Cup FinalVANVancouver Canucks4–3
    The whole season and the playoff run2010-2011
  13. Season

    2011-2012

    Andrew Ference scores 6 goals — his best goal-scoring season

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Events
    Career best
    His best goal-scoring season
    Points
    24
    NHL#283
    Games
    72 of 82
    88%
    Goals
    6
    NHL#325
    Assists
    18
    NHL#244
    P/GP
    0.33
    NHL#305
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#121
    PlayoffsEliminated by Washington Capitals
    7 games4 points1 G · 3 A
    First roundWSHWashington Capitals3–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2011-2012
  14. Season

    2012-2013

    Andrew Ference scores 13 points

    BOSBoston Bruins
    Points
    13
    NHL#308
    Games
    48 of 48
    100%
    Goals
    4
    NHL#305
    Assists
    9
    NHL#269
    P/GP
    0.27
    NHL#392
    +/-
    +9
    NHL#63
    PlayoffsEliminated by Chicago Blackhawks
    14 of 22 games2 points0 G · 2 A
    First roundTORToronto Maple Leafs4–3Second roundNYRNew York Rangers4–1Conference finalPITPittsburgh Penguins4–0Stanley Cup FinalCHIChicago Blackhawks2–4
    The whole season and the playoff run2012-2013
  15. Season

    2013-2014

    Andrew Ference scores 18 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    King Clancy Memorial Trophy
    Points
    18
    NHL#370
    Games
    71 of 82
    87%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#480
    Assists
    15
    NHL#296
    P/GP
    0.25
    NHL#417
    +/-
    -18
    NHL#851
    The whole season2013-2014
  16. Season

    2014-2015

    Andrew Ference scores 14 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Points
    14
    NHL#432
    Games
    70 of 82
    85%
    Goals
    3
    NHL#470
    Assists
    11
    NHL#385
    P/GP
    0.20
    NHL#478
    +/-
    -17
    NHL#836
    The whole season2014-2015
  17. Season

    2015-2016

    Andrew Ference's last season: 0 points

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Events
    76
    games missed
    Points
    0
    NHL#784
    Games
    6 of 82
    7%
    Goals
    0
    NHL#695
    Assists
    0
    NHL#758
    P/GP
    0.00
    +/-
    -4
    NHL#609
    The whole season2015-2016
  18. The career

    Andrew Ference played his last NHL game in 2015

    The career ended after 16 seasons, the last of them with Edmonton Oilers.