Rich Peverley

Rich Peverley (born on July 8, 1982) is a Canadian professional ice hockey playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).

For four years, Rich played with the St. Lawrence University hockey team before turning pro. He has played for several teams in the ECHL and the AHL for three years.

In 2007, Rich signed a contract with the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the team for parts of three seasons before the Atlanta Thrashers claimed him off waivers in 2009.

He first played internationally for Canada at the 2010 World Championships.

Playing Career
Rich grew up in Guelph, Ontario playing most of his minor hockey for the Guelph Reps (now Jr. Storm) of the OMHA South Central AAA League.

In his Midget year, he played one season with the Toronto Young Nats of the MTHL before moving back to his home area to play for the Kitchener Dutchmen Jr.B. club of the OHA Midwestern league.

After his Jr.B. season with the Dutchmen, Rich was selected by Don Cherry and the Mississauga Ice Dogs in the 6th round (124th overall) of the 1999 OHL Draft.

He chose to maintain his NCAA eligibility and signed for the 1999-2000 season with the Milton Merchants of the OHA's Provincial Jr.A. League. He accepted an NCAA scholarship at the end of that season.

Prior to beginning his professional career, Rich played collegiate hockey for the St. Lawrence University Skating Saints where he led the Skating Saints in points in three of his four seasons.

Undrafted, Rich made his professional debut in the 2004–05 season in the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays before playing a solitary game with the Portland Pirates in the AHL.

After leading the Milwaukee Admirals in points midway in the 2006–07 season, (Rich's second season with the Admirals), he was signed by parent club the Nashville Predators on January 17, 2007, appearing in 13 NHL games by seasons end.

Rich spilt the 2007–08 season with the Predators and the Admirals appearing in all six games for the Predators in the playoffs against eventual Stanley Cup winning champions the Detroit Red Wings.

On January 10, 2009, Rich was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Thrashers after accumulating 9 points in 27 games.

The switch to Atlanta had rejuvenated his career as he collected 35 points in 39 games for the remainder of the 2008–09 season and earning a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Thrashers in the process.

On February 18, 2011, Rich was traded by the Thrashers (along with Boris Valabik) to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart. He won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins on June 15, 2011.

As a result of the 2012 NHL lockout, Rich signed a contract with JYP Jyväskylä of the SM-liiga.

On July 4, 2013, a blockbuster trade took place between the Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins sending Loui Eriksson to Boston and Tyler Seguin to Dallas in a 7 player deal.

The Bruins traded Peverley, Tyler Seguin and Ryan Button in exchange for Loui Eriksson, Joe Morrow, Reilly Smith and Matt Fraser.

International Play
Rich made his international debut in 2010, when he was named to the Canadian national team for the 2010 World Championship.

He played all seven games for Canada, who finished seventh and had one goal and three assists. Rich's one goal was scored in a game against Norway.