ĭuring the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Avery briefly played in the Finnish Elite League with the Lahti Pelicans, and in the United Hockey League for the Motor City Mechanics. He also led the NHL in penalty minutes with 261. In 2003–04, Avery played 76 games for the Kings, scoring 9 goals to go along with 19 assists. Los Angeles Kings and NHL lockout (2003–2007) He finished the season with 15 points in 51 games. Midway through the 2002–03 season, Avery was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, along with defenseman Maxim Kuznetsov and two draft picks for Mathieu Schneider. The Red Wings went on to win the Stanley Cup that season but Avery did not play in the playoffs nor did he play the required 41 games to get his name engraved on the Cup. Avery first played in the NHL during the 2001–02 season, playing 36 games with the Red Wings and 36 in the minors. He played one final season in the OHL before turning professional in 2000 with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the American Hockey League (AHL). Detroit Red Wings (2001–2003) Īvery was signed by the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent in 1999. Prior to joining the NHL, Avery played for the Owen Sound Platers and the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Playing career Junior league (1996–2000) He grew up in Pickering, Ontario, where he attended Dunbarton High School.

3.6 Restraining order and other bullying incidentsĪvery was born in North York, Ontario, the son of Al and Marlene Avery, both teachers.

2.3 Los Angeles Kings and NHL lockout (2003–2007).

He has hosted a weekly podcast, No Gruffs Given with Sean Avery since December of 2019. Avery's memoir, Ice Capades: A Memoir of Fast Living and Tough Hockey, was published by Blue Rider Press in 2017. He has worked in fashion as an intern at Vogue magazine, as a model, and as a restaurateur. He led the league in penalty minutes twice, during the 2003––06 NHL seasons.Īfter retiring in 2012, Avery focused full-time on working in the creative industry. His agitating playing style led to multiple teams waiving him and to having a contract terminated. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), he played left wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and Dallas Stars, gaining recognition for controversial and disrespectful behavior both on and off the ice. Sean Christopher Avery (born April 10, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

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