Cody Hodgson

Cody Douglas Hodgson (born February 18, 1990) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played parts of 6 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators.

Hodgson is a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2012.

Before playing in the NHL, Hodgson played four seasons with the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time during his time with the Battalion. On October 5, 2008, the Battalion named Hodgson as their new captain.^[1] In 2009, he was selected to play in the OHL All-Star Classic. In the game, he recorded five points and was named player of the game. The five-point game tied an OHL record for most points in an All-Star game.^[2] In the 2008–09 season, Hodgson had a very great season. He was named to the OHL First All-Star Team, and won both the William Hanley Trophy for being the OHL's most sportsmanlike player and the Red Tilson Trophy for being the OHL player of the year.^[3][4][5] In 2009, he was named the CHL Player of the Year.^[6] He helped the team during the playoffs, defeating the Peterborough Petes, Mississauga St. Michael's Majors, and Belleville Bulls. They were defeated in the Finals by the Windsor Spitfires four games to one to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup.^[7]

He was selected 10th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2008 NHL entry draft. On October 5, Hodgson signed a three-year, $2.625 million entry-level contract with the Canucks.^[8] On February 1, 2011, the Canucks called Hodgson up and he made his NHL debut in a 4–1 win against the Dallas Stars.^[9] The next day, on February 2, Hodgson scored his first NHL goal against Ilya Bryzgalov in a 6–0 win against the Phoenix Coyotes.^[10] He helped the team during the playoffs, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and San Jose Sharks. The Canucks were defeated in the Finals by the Boston Bruins four games to three.^[11] In 2012, he was selected for that year's 2012.

On February 27, 2012, the Canucks traded Hodgson along with Alexander Sulzer to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Zack Kassian and Marc-André Gragnani.^[12] On September 11, 2013, Hodgson signed a six-year, $25.5 million contract to stay with the Sabres.^[13] He played parts of four seasons with the team.

On July 1, 2015, Hodgson signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract to join the Nashville Predators.^[14] On January 13, 2016, the Predators waived Hodgson and he joined their Hockey League-affiliate Milwaukee Admirals.^[15]

On October 3, Hodgson announced that he was retiring from playing professional ice hockey to work with the Predators and coach for their Little Preds Learn to Play Program.^[16] Hodgson later revealed that he had retired because he had diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia and it had caused him to struggle during his final seasons.^[17]

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database