Jeff Penner

Jeffrey Ryan Penner
 * Born: April 13, 1987 in Steinbach, Manitoba
 * Hometown: Steinbach, Manitoba
 * Twin Brother: Jamie Penner
 * Position: Defense

a small, mobile offensive-minded defenseman. ... a standout with Dauphin (MJHL). ... spent a season at the University of Alaska Anchorage. ... signed with the Boston Bruins in 2008. ... joined the Bruins' AHL affiliate in Providence. ... played nearly three seasons with Providence. ... made NHL debut with Boston on March 9, 2010 at Toronto. ... traded to Minnesota at the NHL trade deadline in 2011. ... assigned to Houston (AHL). ... suffered a concussion in 2012, and decided to step away from the game.

Awards & Achievements

 * 1X MJHL Defenseman of the Month (2006)
 * MJHL First Rookie All-Star Team (2006)
 * 2X MJHL Defenseman of the Month (2007)
 * Played in Canadian Junior A Hockey League Prospects Game (2007)
 * Played in MJHL All-Star Game (2007)
 * Lorne Lyndon Memorial Trophy MJHL Hockey Ability & Sportsmanship Award (2007)
 * MJHL First All-Star Team (2007)