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Ben Cottreau (born April 4, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played college hockey at Mercyhurst University.[1]
| Ben Cottreau | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
April 4, 1985 Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Albany River Rats Hannover Scorpions | ||
| NHL draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2008–2010 | ||
After ending his college career, Cottreau leaped to the professional ranks, signing a contract with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League on March 20, 2008.[2]
Cottreau spent the 2008-09 season with the Landshut Cannibals of the DEL2. He later signed with the Hannover Scorpions of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) on June 8, 2009. On February 16, 2010, Cottreau signed a two-year contract extension with the Scorpions.[3] However, he retired from professional hockey on May 12, 2011 due to various head injuries suffered during his playing career.[1]
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| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-Atlantic Hockey Rookie Team | 2004–05 | |
| All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team | 2005–06 | |
| All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team | 2007–08 |
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