Jeffrey J. Carter (born January 1, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey middle for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He in the past played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings. He was drafted 11th overall by the Flyers in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
During his NHL career, he has won the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014 (both next Los Angeles), has appeared in two All-Star Games in 2009 and 2017, and led the Philadelphia Flyers – for whom he played six seasons – in scoring during their 2008–09 campaign; his 46 goals during that season were good for second overall in the NHL. Carter furthermore played 39 games similar to the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2011–12 season since being traded to Los Angeles.
Carter played junior hockey for the Soo Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League. He was a First Team All-Star, William Hanley Trophy and CHL Sportsman of the Year honors in his solution year. Joining the Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, immediately after his junior career, he helped the team win the Calder Cup in 2005.
Internationally, Carter has won gold medals in imitation of Team Canada at the under-18, under-20 levels and at the Olympics. During his under-20 career, he tied as Canada’s all-time leading scorer at the World Juniors and was named to back-to-back Tournament All-Star Teams. He has as a consequence represented Canada at the 2006 IIHF World Championship. Carter represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where he won a gold medal.
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