A professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL and internationally for Canada, known for his speed and two-way playing ability.
Quinton Howden is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who has made a name for himself in the hockey world, playing for teams such as the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets. He is best known for being drafted by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 25th overall.
Quinton Howden was born on January 21, 1992, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He started playing minor hockey at the tender age of five, but his career was almost cut short when he broke his femur in a bicycle accident, leaving him in a cast from chest to toe for two months. His doctors doubted he would become a skilled athlete, but Howden proved them wrong.
In 2007, Howden was selected as the first overall choice in the Western Hockey League (WHL) Bantam Draft by the Moose Jaw Warriors. He eventually signed with the Warriors, choosing to play in the WHL over National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey. Howden played five games with the Warriors as an affiliate player during the 2007-2008 season before joining the club full-time for the 2008-2009 season.
After a remarkable 65-point season with Moose Jaw, Howden was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, 25th overall. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Florida but was sent back to Moose Jaw for his final year of junior hockey.
In the 2011-2012 season, Howden split time between the Florida Panthers and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He played 18 games with Florida, but unfortunately, failed to score any points. After four seasons within the Panthers organization, Howden failed to receive a qualifying offer and became a free agent.
In 2016, he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets. However, he spent most of the 2016-2017 season with the Jets' AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Unfortunately, he failed to receive a qualifying offer again.
Howden has also represented Canada in various international tournaments, including the 2011 and 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Today, Howden plays for Vsterviks IK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden's second-tier hockey league. Despite the ups and downs in his career, Howden continues to showcase his skills and dedication to the sport he loves.
Quinton Howden's story is a testament to his perseverance and determination to succeed in the face of adversity. From overcoming a childhood injury to becoming a professional ice hockey player, Howden continues to inspire young hockey players around the world.
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