Carter Vincent James Trevisani (born June 15, 1982) is a Canadian-born Italian former professional

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. Trevisani last played for

HC Asiago Asiago Hockey 1935 is an Italian professional ice hockey team from Asiago which plays in the Alps Hockey League. Until 2021–22, Asiago played in the Italian Hockey League - Serie A, winning the championship eight times. Honours Domestic *Italia ...

of the

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and was named to play for Italy internationally four times.

Playing career

Junior

Trevisani was recruited to play collegiate hockey for

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of the

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for the 2000-01 season. After only ten games into his freshman year, Carter left Ohio State to play more regularly at the major junior level for the

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of the OHL from 2000-2003. During his tenure with the 67's Trevisani was drafted 244th overall by the

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in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional

After not catching on with the Hurricanes or any other

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team, Trevisani went to play in Italy's

first two seasons with A.S. Mastini Varese Hockey and then, beginning in 2005–2006 with A.S. Asiago Hockey. Trevisani then went on to play in Sweden with

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. At the beginning of the 2007–2008 season Trevisani returned to Italy to play with

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. Trevisani played the 2006–07 season in

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. While in Sweden his team played in the Hockey

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Sweden's second highest ice-hockey league. Upon the completion of the season,

were promoted to the

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, Sweden's highest ice-hockey league, for the 2007–08 season. Failing to get an extension with Södertälje Carter returned to Italy and signed with

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for one season before joining Brunico SG for the 2008–09 season on August 18, 2008. After scoring 17 point in 41 games he was again on the move as he returned to previous club HC Asiago on August 31, 2009.

International play

In 1999 Trevisani participated in the Canada Winter Games as a member of the Ontario Under-17 team. In 2006 Trevisani represented Italy at the

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and continues to play for the Italian National team in various international competitions.

Personal

As a youngster also played golf and basketball. Trevisani played on the Wilson Golf Tour for four summers.

Post Hockey Career

Having retired from professional hockey, Carter Trevisani now resides in

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, Canada with his wife, daughter and son. Since retirement, An avid golfer Trevisani has finished top four in several regional golf tournaments and was even featured in ClubLink life magazine.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards

*Named Rookie for the year with the

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- 1998 *Named

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Defenseman of the Year - 2000 *Member of OHL Champion

- 2000–01 *

Promotion with

- 2006–07

References

External links

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Södertälje Player Profile
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