Andy Rogers (born August 25, 1986) is a Canadian former professional

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. He was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the

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in the

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Playing career

Rogers played for the

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from

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, and for the

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from

– 06. Rogers made his pro debut in the 2006–07 season with the Lightning's AHL affiliate, the

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. He was traded on March 4, 2009 along with

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and a fourth-round draft pick to the

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for

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. Rogers was then sent down to their AHL farm club, the

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. On October 4, 2009, Rogers was re-signed by the Marlies under a professional try-out contract. After going scoreless through six games, he was released from his contract on December 10, 2009. He then played 11 games with the

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of the

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before hanging up his skates.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Sexual Assault Allegations

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References

External links

* 1986 births Canadian ice hockey defencemen Calgary Hitmen players Ice hockey people from Alberta Living people Mississippi Sea Wolves players National Hockey League first-round draft picks Norfolk Admirals players Sportspeople from Calgary Prince George Cougars players Springfield Falcons players Tampa Bay Lightning draft picks Toronto Marlies players Victoria Salmon Kings players {{Canada-icehockey-defenceman-1980s-stub