Carter Ashton (born April 1, 1991) is a Canadian ice hockey player who was drafted 29th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Ashton plays with the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. His father, Brent Ashton, played in 998 NHL games in a career that spanned from 1979-1993.

[edit] Junior career

Ashton was drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the first round, seventh overall in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft. He appeared in two games with the Hurricanes in the 2006-07 season, earning no points.

His rookie season was in 2007-08, and in an injury shortened season in which Ashton appeared in 40 games, he earned nine points. In 19 playoff games with Lethbridge, Ashton earned an assist.

Ashton had a breakout season in 2008-09, as he appeared in 70 games with the Hurricanes, scoring a team high 30 goals, while adding 20 assists for 50 points, which was the fourth highest total on the club. In the post-season, Ashton appeared in 11 games, earning three points.

[edit] Career statistics

[edit] External links

• Carter Ashton's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Carter Ashton player profile on the Western Hockey League site

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