Nicholas Palmieri (born July 12, 1989) is an American former professional

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player. He was selected by the

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in the third-round of the 2007 NHL Draft.

Playing career

As a youth, Palmieri played in the 2002

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with a

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team from

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. Palmieri played his first

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game with the

on January 20, 2010, against the

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, during which he scored his first NHL point, an assist on a Travis Zajac goal. His first NHL goal was an empty-net goal scored on January 9, 2011, against the

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. His first game-winning goal was scored against the

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. On February 24, 2012, Palmieri was involved in a multiplayer trade by the Devils along with Stephane Veilleux and Kurtis Foster and additional draft picks to the

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in exchange for Marek Zidlicky. On February 4, 2013, Palmieri was traded by the Wild, along with forward

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, to the

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in exchange for veteran forward

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. In August 2013, Palmieri signed with

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of the

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. After two seasons in Germany, Palmieri left the Schwenninger Wild Wings as a free agent, signing a one-year deal in the Neighboring Austrian

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on a one-year deal with Italian outfit, HCB South Tyrol on October 16, 2015. In the 2015–16 season, Palmieri made an immediate impression in Italy, contributing with 10 goals and 25 points in 43 games. On May 19, 2016, Palmieri opted to extend his tenure with the foxes in agreeing to a further one-year deal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Palmieri, Nick 1989 births Living people Albany Devils players Belleville Bulls players Bolzano HC players Connecticut Whale (AHL) players Erie Otters players Houston Aeros (1994–2013) players Ice hockey players from New York (state) Lowell Devils players Minnesota Wild players EHC München players New Jersey Devils draft picks New Jersey Devils players Sportspeople from Utica, New York Schwenninger Wild Wings players American men's ice hockey right wingers