Garett Bembridge (born July 6, 1981) is a

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former professional

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currently playing for the Kenaston Blizzards of the Sask Valley Hockey League (SVHL).

Playing career

Bembridge was selected by the

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in the 5th round (137th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, and was also selected by the

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in the 7th round (207th overall) of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He spent his

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career with the

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of the

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. In addition to playing professionally in the Central Hockey League, Bembridge has also played in the

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, the German

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, the Italian

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, and the Asian ALH. For the 2013–14 season, Bembridge played for the Denver Cutthroats of the

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. During the 2013–14 season, Bembridge scored 42 goals and 104 points in 66 regular season games, setting the Cutthroats' single-season regular season points record. After the regular season, Bembridge was named to the 2013–14 season ''All- CHL Team'', was awarded the '' Joe Burton Scoring Championship'' and announced as the Central Hockey League's 2013–14 ''Most Valuable Player''. On July 9, 2014, Bembridge re-signed with the Cutthroats for the 2014–15 season. On August 20, 2014, the Cutthroats suspended operations, immediately making Bembridge a free agent. Later that same day, he signed with the

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of the then

. On October 7, 2014, it was announced that the

had folded and had joined the

, nullifying Bembridge's

contract with the team. On October 9, 2014, Bembridge re-signed with the Mavericks under an

contract. After 7 games with the Mavericks, scoring 6 points, Bembridge was traded to inaugural club, the Indy Fuel, on November 12, 2014. On July 25, 2016, Bembridge left the professional circuit in agreeing to play in a men's senior league in

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, with the Rosetown Redwings of the Chinook Hockey League.

Career statistics

Awards and honours

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