Jamal Mayers

Jamal David Mayers (born October 24, 1974) is a professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. He wore jersey number 21 for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the St. Louis Blues, number 19 for the Flames, and number 10 for the San Jose Sharks. He is to wear #22 for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Playing career
He was drafted 89th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft and played his whole career for the Blues until he was traded to the Maple Leafs in exchange of a 3rd round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on June 19, 2008, one day before the draft.

On January 31, 2010, Mayers was traded along with Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman and Ian White to the Calgary Flames for Dion Phaneuf, Fredrik Sjöström and prospect Keith Aulie.

He signed with the San Jose Sharks at the end of the season for a one year contract.

On June 20, 2011, Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson announced that Mayers, and fellow teammate Scott Nichol, would not be resigned for the 2011-2012 season.

On July 1, 2011, Mayers signed with the Chicago Blackhawks to a one year contract worth $550,000.

International
Mayers was a member of the 2007 Canadian IIHF World Championship team that won gold in a 4–2 win against Finland in Moscow.

International play
Played for Canada in:


 * 2007 World Championships (gold medal)
 * 2008 World Championships (silver medal)