Daniel Catenacci (born March 9, 1993) is a

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professional

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who is currently playing with

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in the

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(ICEHL). He has formerly played in the

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(NHL) with the

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and

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Playing career

Junior

Catenacci was selected first overall by the

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in the 2009 Ontario Hockey League Draft from the York Simcoe Express minor midget AAA team. After two seasons with the Greyhounds, he was traded to the

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in August 2011 in exchange for Andrew Fritsch, Michael Schumacher and a second-round draft pick.

Professional

Catenacci was drafted in the third round, 77th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the

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. He made his professional debut with the

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during the 2013

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playoffs. During the 2013-2014 season, Catenacci also competed for Rochester in the

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, scoring one goal in the quarterfinal. On February 5, 2016, Catenacci was recalled from the minors by the Sabres. He made his debut with the Sabres the next night in a game against the

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. In his third game, against the

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, Catenacci was injured by a check from

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. After spending a week on the injured reserve list, Catenacci was reassigned to Rochester on February 19. On March 1, 2016, Catenacci was once again recalled by the Sabres. He finished the season playing in 11 games with Buffalo, scoring no points. During the 2016–17 season, Catenacci was dealt by the Sabres at the trade deadline to the

in exchange for defenseman Mat Bodie on February 28, 2017. As a free agent from the Rangers, following parts of two seasons with the club, Catenacci left North America after his first 6 professional seasons in agreeing to a one-year contract with

club, HCB South Tyrol of the EBEL on July 19, 2018. He conitued playing at the club until the end of season 2021/22. In April 2022 HC Pustertal announced the signing of Catenacci.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Catenacci, Daniel 1993 births Living people Bolzano HC players Buffalo Sabres draft picks Buffalo Sabres players Canadian ice hockey centres Hartford Wolf Pack players New York Rangers players Owen Sound Attack players HC Pustertal Wölfe players Rochester Americans players Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds players Sportspeople from Richmond Hill, Ontario