Born	July 26, 1987 (1987-07-26) (age 22), Oxford, MI, U.S.
Height Weight	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st 6 lb)
Position	Left Wing
Shoots	Left
NHL team	Buffalo Sabres
NHL Draft	142nd overall, 2005 Buffalo Sabres
Pro career	2008 – present

Nathan Gerbe (born July 26, 1987) is an American ice hockey player currently with the Buffalo Sabres organization.

Contents 1 Playing career 2 Career statistics 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Playing career

Gerbe played for the Boston College Eagles of the Hockey East conference in the NCAA, and was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres with the 142nd pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

In the 2008 Frozen Four he scored 5 goals in the final two games, leading his team to the championship, and was named the tournament's most outstanding player.^[1] He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in the same 2007–08 season.^[2]

Despite his diminutive size at roughly 5 foot 5 inches, he makes up for it off the ice with his strong build. On the ice he is known for his skating ability and scoring touch as evident with 68 points in 43 games in his last year with Boston College.

In an interview, Gerbe revealed that he models his game based after Martin St. Louis of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Danny Brière of the Philadelphia Flyers (formerly of the Buffalo Sabres); who are also known for their small size and on-ice ability.

On May 6, 2008, Gerbe signed his first professional contract, a three–year, $2.55–million contract with the Buffalo Sabres.^[3] He scored his first NHL preseason goal in a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on September 22nd. On December 6, 2008, he was recalled by the Sabres, and played in his first NHL regular season game, a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. On December 13, Gerbe recorded his first NHL point against the New Jersey Devils by assisting a Drew Stafford goal. ^[4] He scored his first career goal on December 9, 2009 against the Washington Capitals. ^[5]

Gerbe was awarded the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award for rookie of the year in the 08-09 season of the AHL.

[edit] Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2002–03	River City Lancers	USHL		25	3	3	6	49		7	1	1	2	2
2002–03	USNTDP	NAHL		6	2	0	2	8		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	USNTDP	NAHL		26	11	7	18	87		—	—	—	—	—
2004–05	USNTDP	NAHL		12	7	5	12	25		—	—	—	—	—
2005–06	Boston College	HE		39	11	7	18	75		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Boston College	HE		41	25	22	47	76		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Boston College	HE		43	35	33	68	65		—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Portland Pirates	AHL		57	30	26	56	63		5	0	0	0	4
2008–09	Buffalo Sabres	NHL		10	1	1	2	4		—	—	—	—	—
NHL Totals				10	1	1	2	4		—	—	—	—	—

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Nathan Gerbe's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database