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Ben Lovejoy was born on 20 February, 1984 in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S., is an American ice hockey player. Discover Ben Lovejoy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
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20 February, 1984 |
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20 February |
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Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 40 years old group.
Ben Lovejoy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Ben Lovejoy height is 1.88 m and Weight 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb).
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1.88 m |
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214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) |
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Who Is Ben Lovejoy's Wife?
His wife is Avery Eyre (m. 2010)
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Avery Eyre (m. 2010) |
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Ben Lovejoy Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Lovejoy worth at the age of 40 years old? Ben Lovejoy’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ben Lovejoy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Ben Lovejoy Social Network
Timeline
Benjamin N. Lovejoy (born February 20, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.
He most recently played for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).
He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Anaheim Ducks and the New Jersey Devils.
His nickname "The Reverend" comes from The Simpsons character Reverend Lovejoy.
As a youth, Lovejoy played in the 1998 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Middlesex Islanders minor ice hockey team.
Lovejoy played hockey at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire and then at Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
The two programs have turned out numerous NCAA Division 1 standout players over the past two decades, many of whom have gone on to continue their playing careers in the NHL.
Undrafted by an NHL team, Lovejoy played one year for Boston College and three years for Dartmouth College of the NCAA's Hockey East and ECAC conferences, respectively.
During his third year of collegiate hockey, he was offered a professional contract by the Montreal Canadiens, though he declined the offer in order to finish his degree and develop further as a player.
Lovejoy also played lacrosse at Dartmouth, earning All-Ivy honors in 2006.
He graduated from Dartmouth in 2006.
Lovejoy began his professional career immediately after his final collegiate season and played five games with the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL) to end the 2006–07 season.
In the summer of 2007, Lovejoy signed an AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the top minor league affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He scored his first professional goal at home on March 17, 2008.
Lovejoy ended the season with 20 points (two goals and 18 assists) from 72 games and recording a +16 plus-minus rating.
On July 7, 2008, Lovejoy signed an NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
On December 7, 2008, when a replacement was needed for Pittsburgh defenseman Hal Gill, Lovejoy received his first call-up to the NHL.
At the time of his recall, he was ranked in the top ten amongst AHL defensemen with 14 points (four goals and ten assists) and placed in the top ten amongst all AHL players in plus minus, with +14 in 24 games.
Lovejoy made his NHL debut on December 8, 2008, in a 4–3 loss against the Buffalo Sabres.
He ended the regular 2008–09 season leading the entire AHL in plus-minus, with +42.
He was called up during the playoffs by Pittsburgh as a spare player.
Lovejoy did not play in the playoffs, but was included in the team picture, and awarded a Stanley Cup ring.
Lovejoy only played 2 games for Pittsburgh in 2008–09, so he did not qualify to have his name stamped on the Stanley Cup.
Lovejoy was named to the PlanetUSA squad for the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic, which was held January 25 and 26, 2009, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
During the Skills Competition, he took part in the hardest shot and breakaway challenges.
On April 11, 2009, Lovejoy received the Second Team AHL All-Star Award, as well as being named the League's top defenseman.
Lovejoy notched his first NHL point with an assist during a 6–5 Penguins victory over the Boston Bruins on November 14, 2009.
He scored his first NHL goal on December 22, 2010, against Scott Clemmensen of the Florida Panthers.
In the same game, he took an opposing shot off of his cheek, causing massive swelling.
Shortly after the beginning of the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, on February 6, 2013, Lovejoy was traded by the Penguins to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2014.
Prior to the beginning of 2013–14 season, Lovejoy, as an unrestricted free agent, re-signed with the Ducks on a three-year contract.
On January 3, 2014, Lovejoy scored two first period goals against the Edmonton Oilers.
The two goals were scored less than three minutes apart, establishing a new Ducks franchise record.
On March 2, 2015, Lovejoy was traded back to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Simon Després.
In the 2015–16 season, Lovejoy contributed 4 goals and 10 points in 66 games before playing in all 24 post-season games en route to the Penguins' claiming their fourth Stanley Cup.
Lovejoy became the first New Hampshire native to win the trophy.
On July 1, 2016, Lovejoy left as a free agent to sign a three-year contract with the New Jersey Devils.
In the final year of his contract with the Devils in the 2018–19 season, Lovejoy appeared in 51 games from the blueline adding 7 points while leading the team in shorthanded icetime.
With the Devils out of playoff contention, on February 23, 2019, he was traded to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Connor Carrick and a third-round draft pick in 2019.
On August 29, 2019, Lovejoy announced his retirement from professional hockey on NHL Tonight.