Brett Bellemore

Brett Bellemore (born June 25, 1988) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played with Esbjerg Energy in the Metal Ligaen (DEN). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Carolina Hurricanes. Bellemore was selected in the 6th round, 162nd overall, by the Hurricanes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Brett Bellemore
Bellemore with the Charlotte Checkers in 2013
Born	(1988-06-25) June 25, 1988 (age 37) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	Carolina Hurricanes Kunlun Red Star Esbjerg Energy
NHL draft	162nd overall, 2007 Carolina Hurricanes
Playing career	2008–2019

Playing career

Bellemore played major junior with the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League before he was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes on May 15, 2008.^[1]

On July 8, 2011, Bellemore signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The contract was worth $525,000 per year at the NHL level and $70,000 per year at the AHL level.^[2]

On June 28, 2013, Bellemore signed a one-year, two-way contract to remain with the Hurricanes.^[3]

After 6 seasons within the Hurricanes organization, Bellemore became a free agent. Unable to secure a contract, Bellemore began training with the New York Rangers after receiving a try-out to training camp on September 9, 2015.^[4] After his release from the Rangers pre-season roster, Bellemore agreed to a one-year AHL contract with the Providence Bruins, affiliate to the Boston Bruins on October 9, 2015.^[5]

For a second consecutive season, Bellemore faced free agency in the off-season. On July 24, 2016, Bellemore opted to continue his career in the Kontinental Hockey League, signing a one-year deal with Chinese entrant, HC Kunlun Red Star.^[6]

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2005–06	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		46	0	0	0	16		10	0	0	0	0
2006–07	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		50	0	12	12	50		20	0	5	5	28
2007–08	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		56	6	18	24	70		4	0	2	2	8
2007–08	Albany River Rats	AHL		4	0	0	0	6		5	0	0	0	6
2008–09	Plymouth Whalers	OHL		29	2	10	12	39		11	1	2	3	16
2008–09	Albany River Rats	AHL		6	0	0	0	4		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Albany River Rats	AHL		75	1	6	7	81		8	0	1	1	2
2010–11	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		71	2	8	10	74		16	1	1	2	12
2011–12	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		76	1	9	10	60		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		68	2	11	13	87		5	0	1	1	6
2012–13	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		8	0	2	2	7		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		64	2	6	8	45		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		49	2	8	10	27		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Providence Bruins	AHL		56	1	5	6	41		3	0	0	0	0
2016–17	Kunlun Red Star	KHL		59	4	11	15	29		5	0	1	1	4
2017–18	Kunlun Red Star	KHL		11	0	0	0	14		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	KRS Heilongjiang	VHL		3	1	0	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Esbjerg Energy	DEN		17	1	4	5	18		7	0	1	1	8
NHL totals				121	4	16	20	79		—	—	—	—	—