Nathan Horton
Nathan Russell Horton (born May 29, 1985 in Welland, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger that currently plays for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).
| Nathan Horton | |
|---|---|
Horton in 2013 | |
| Born | 29 May 1985
(aged 40) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 229 lb (104 kg; 16 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Right Wing |
| Shot | Right |
| NHL team Former teams |
Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers Boston Bruins Columbus Blue Jackets |
| NHL Draft | 3rd overall, 2003 Florida Panthers |
| Playing career | 2003–2014 |
Horton played hockey in the OHL for 2 seasons with the Oshawa Generals. He has formerly played for the Florida Panthers for 3 seasons and the Boston Bruins for 3 seasons. During his time with the Bruins, Horton won the Stanley Cup with them on June 15, 2011 when the Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks in game 7 by a score of 4-0. On July 5, 2013, Horton agreed to terms on a seven-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.[1]
He is married to Canadian model Tammy Plante who is the great-niece of legendary NHL goaltender, Jacques Plante.
Nathan Horton Media
Horton with the Florida Panthers in November 2007
Horton standing next to teammate Ville Peltonen in February 2009
Horton with the Boston Bruins in January 2012
References
- ↑ "Blue Jackets land Horton on seven-year pact". NHL. Retrieved 2013-07-05.