Drew Bannister
Drew Bannister (Born - April 9, 1974 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian Professional Hockey Defenceman who has played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Mighty Ducks and New York Rangers.
Playing Career
Bannister was selected in the 2nd round of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, 26th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bannister was drafted from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Upon completing his junior eligibility, Bannister spent a year and a half with the Atlanta Knights of the International Hockey League, Tampa Bay's farm team.
Bannister has bounced around the NHL and the minors for most of his career, seeing NHL time with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Rangers. His most successful season came in 1996-97, when he played 65 games, scored a career-high 18 points, and played in 12 playoff games for the Oilers.
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International Play
Currently playing in the Deutsche Eishockey League in Germany.
Transactions
- March 18, 1997 - Tampa Bay trades Bannister and a 6th round draft pick (Peter Sarno) to Edmonton for Jeff Norton
- January 9, 1998 - Edmonton trades Bannister to Anaheim for Bobby Dollas
- December 10, 1998 - Anaheim trades Bannister to Anaheim for a 5th round draft pick.
- September 8, 2000 - Bannister signs with the Rangers.
- July 27, 2001 - Bannister signs with Anaheim