Cory Emmerton

2004-05: His offensive potential was hinted at with a 17-goal, 21-assist performance last season in his rookie year with the OHL Kingston Frontenacs.

2005-06: With a stellar 90-point season paced with 64 assists for Kingston, Emmerton showed that he’s a prospect with elite playmaking skills that go a long way to make those around him better. Emmerton was a member of the Canadian Junior Under-18 squad in addition to participating in the CHL Canada-Russia Challenge series in 2005. He also received an invite to the CHL Top Prospect game and he displayed his offensive prowess in all instances.Few expected Emmerton to almost triple his offensive production this season.

Read HF’s interview with Cory Emmerton.

2007-08: Emmerton played for three different clubs. Serving as the team’s captain, he netted 13 goals and 18 assists in 24 games with Kingston. The Frontenacs had a rough season, and Emmerton was traded to the Brampton Battalion mid-season. He played in 30 games with the Battalion, scoring 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists). He was then brought to Detroit’s AHL affiliate, the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he recorded one assist in seven games.

2008-09: In his first full AHL season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, Emmerton played in 69 games with 10 goals, 25 assists for 35 points. He was held to 1 goal in 9 playoff games.

2009-10: Emmerton skated in 76 games with Grand Rapids, scoring 12 goals, 25 assists for 37 points.

2010-11: While he started off the season very well, Emmerton regressed and posted numbers (12-26-38) typical of his play in the AHL for Grand Rapids. While his -1 rating may not indicate it, Emmerton improved his work ethic and defensive play throughout his 65 games with the Griffins. Received a 2 games call-up with the Red Wings where he scored a 1 in his first NHL game.