Corey Tropp

Corey Tropp (born July 25, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL).

He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 3rd round (89th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

Corey is one of just seven NHL players to wear the number 78. The other six players were: Pavol Demitra for the Ottawa Senators (1993–96), Benn Ferriero for the San Jose Sharks (2009–12), Evgeny Grachev for the St. Louis Blues (2012–present), Eric Landry for the Montreal Canadiens (2000–02), Marc-Antoine Pouliot for the Edmonton Oilers (2006–08) and Mike York of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2008-09 NHL season.

Playing Career
Corey played three seasons (2007–10) of college ice hockey at Michigan State University with the Michigan State Spartans in the CCHA at the NCAA Division I level.

In 2009, his MSU career was marred by controversy when he and teammate Andrew Conboy brutally attacked Michigan Wolverines defenseman Steve Kampfer in an on-ice incident where Conboy appeared to check Kampfer from behind and Tropp appeared to slash Kampfer in the neck. Both players were suspended by Spartans head coach Rick Comley for the remainder of the season.

Corey was honored for his outstanding college play when he was named to the CCHA Second All-Star Team in his final year.

On November 4, 2011, he made his NHL debut against the Calgary Flames. He scored his first NHL goal in his third game on November 8, 2011 against Ondrej Pavelec of the Winnipeg Jets.

On September 22, 2013, during a pre-season game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Corey fought and was knocked out by Maple Leafs' forward Jamie Devane, resulting in a broken jaw and a mild concussion.

On November 27, 2013, the Buffalo Sabres waived Corey and on November 28, 2013, he was claimed by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

On June 30, 2015, Corey (along with Artem Anisimov, Marko Dano and Jeremy Morin) was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks along with a 4th-round selection in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Brandon Saad, Alex Broadhurst and Michael Paliotta.

Awards & Achievements

 * All-CCHA Second Team (2009–10)