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{{shortShort description|Canadian ice hockey player (born 1984)}}

| birth_place = [[Calgary, Alberta|Calgary]], [[Alberta]], Canada

| played_for = [[Los Angeles Kings]]<br>[[New York Islanders]]<br/>[[Vancouver Canucks]]<br>[[ZSC Lions]]<br>[[Modo Hockey]]<br>[[HC Fribourg-Gottéron]]<br>[[Växjö Lakers]]<br>[[Djurgårdens IF Hockey|Djurgårdens IF]]

'''Jeff Tambellini''' (born April 13, 1984) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] [[winger (ice hockey)|winger]] and current HeadDirector Coachof andPlayer GeneralDevelopment Manager offor the [[Trail SmokeSeattle EatersKraken]] of the BCHLNHL. Originally selected 27th overall by the [[Los Angeles Kings]] in the [[2003 NHL Entry Draft]], he joined the [[National Hockey League]] in [[2005–06 NHL season|2005]]. During his rookie season, he was traded to the [[New York Islanders]]. He split his first three professional seasons between the NHL and his clubs' [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliates, the [[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Manchester Monarchs]] (Los Angeles) and [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] (New York). In July 2010, Tambellini signed with the [[Vancouver Canucks]] and spent a season with the organization.

Tambellini played one season in the third-tier [[Pacific International Junior Hockey League]] (PIJHL) with the [[Port Moody Black Panthers|Port Coquitlam Buckaroos]] in 1999–2000. He scored 31 goals and 64 points over 41 games, earning PIJHL First Team All-Star and Rookie of the Year honours.<ref name=notes>{{cite web|title=Jeff Tambellini "Notes"|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8470620&view=notes|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]}}</ref> The following season, he joined the Junior A ranks with the [[Chilliwack Chiefs (1990–2006)|Chilliwack Chiefs]] of the [[British Columbia Hockey League]] (BCHL), recording 51 points over 54 games in his rookie season.

In 2001–02, he improved to 117 points (46 goals and 71 points), receiving the Brett Hull Trophy as the league's leading scorer along with [[Matt Ellison]] of the [[Cowichan Valley Capitals]], who also scored 117 points.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brett Hull Trophy|url=http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=3710|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|publisher=[[British Columbia Hockey League]]|url-status=dead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718090139/http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=3710|archivedatearchive-date=July 18, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He was further distinguished with the Verne Dye Memorial Trophy as the Coastal Conference's most valuable player.<ref>{{cite web|title=Verne Dye Memorial Trophy |url=http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=3708 |accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09 |publisher=[[British Columbia Hockey League]] |url-status=dead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718090322/http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=3708 |archivedatearchive-date=July 18, 2011 }}</ref> Tambellini went on to help the Chiefs to a [[Fred Page Cup]] as league champions, defeating the [[Vernon Vipers]] four games to two in the finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fred Page Cup|url=http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=151|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|publisher=[[British Columbia Hockey League]]|url-status=dead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327094233/http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=151|archivedatearchive-date=March 27, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Advancing to the [[Doyle Cup]], the Chiefs beat the [[Alberta Junior Hockey League]] (AJHL) champion [[Drayton Valley Thunder]] by the same series score to capture the regional title.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doyle Cup|url=http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=152|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|publisher=[[British Columbia Hockey League]]|url-status=dead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100329031033/http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=152|archivedatearchive-date=March 29, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Competing for the [[Canadian Junior Hockey League]] (CJHL) title, Chilliwack lost in the [[Royal Bank Cup]] semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Bank Cup |url=http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=153 |accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09 |publisher=[[British Columbia Hockey League]] |url-status=dead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121001610/http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/custom_page.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&pageID=153 |archivedatearchive-date=November 21, 2010 }}</ref> During the tournament, Tambellini was chosen as the CJHL player of the year, beating out [[Jade Galbraith]] of the Drayton Valley Thunder and [[Tim Vokey]] of the [[Cornwall Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=CJHL History |url=http://www.cjhlhockey.com/news/cjhl_history.html |accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09 |publisher=[[Canadian Junior Hockey League]] |url-status=dead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708161717/http://www.cjhlhockey.com/news/cjhl_history.html |archivedatearchive-date=July 8, 2011 }}</ref>

Going into the [[2003 NHL Entry Draft]], he was ranked 21st among North American skaters by the [[NHL Central Scouting Bureau]]. Scouts listed him as a superior skater and defensively responsible with leadership qualities.<ref name=draft>{{cite news|title=North American prospects|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/draft/2003-06-20-noram-prospects_x.htm|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|date=2003-06-20|newspaper=[[USA Today]]}}</ref> He went on to be selected in the first round, 27th overall, by the [[Los Angeles Kings]].

Returning to Michigan following his draft, his offensive production declined to 27 points over 39 games. The Wolverines returned to the CCHA finals, but were defeated by the [[Ohio State Buckeyes men's ice hockey|Ohio State Buckeyes]]. Returning to form in 2004–05, Tambellini notched 24 goals and 57 points over 42 games, earning CCHA First All-Star Team honours. He led the Wolverines to a second Mason Cup championship in three years and was chosen as the CCHA Tournament MVP.<ref>{{cite news|title=Younger players shine in playoffs|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/content/younger-players-shine-playoffs|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|date=2005-03-28|newspaper=[[Michigan Daily]]}}</ref> Competing in the NCAA tournament, Tambellini was named to the NCAA Midwest Regional All-Tournament and NCAA West Second All-Star Teams.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hensick, Tambellini, AHCA All-Americans|url=http://michigan.scout.com/2/368020.html|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|date=2005-04-08|publisher=Go Blue Wolverine|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022831/http://michigan.scout.com/2/368020.html|archive-date=July 16, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

On August 15, 2005, Tambellini signed an entry-level contract with the Kings, foregoing his senior year with Michigan.<ref name=tsn>{{cite web|title=Jeff Tambellini|url=http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3518|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-19|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]|archive-date=December 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221023601/http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3518|url-status=dead}}</ref> In late-September, he was assigned to their [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Manchester Monarchs (AHL)|Manchester Monarchs]], following his training camp with Los Angeles.<ref name=tsn/> Two months into the season, Tambellini was called up to the Kings,<ref name=tsn/> making his NHL debut on November 30, 2005, against the [[Chicago Blackhawks]].<ref name=firstgame>{{Cite web|title=One time only|url=http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=541624|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-19|date=2010-10-26|publisher=[[Vancouver Canucks]]}}</ref> The Kings lost the game 3–2, while Tambellini earned nine minutes of ice time.<ref name=firstgame/> After four pointless NHL games, he was sent back down to Manchester.<ref name=tsn/> On March 8, 2006, Tambellini was traded by the Kings, along with defenceman [[Denis Grebeshkov]], to the [[New York Islanders]], in exchange for forward [[Mark Parrish]] and defenceman [[Brent Sopel]].<ref name=tsn/> Upon being dealt, he was called up from the AHL and played the remainder of the season with New York. He left Manchester with 25 goals and 56 points in 56 games, which finished the [[2005–06 AHL season]] ranked as the third-best points-per-game rate among league rookies.<ref>{{cite news|title=2005–06 AHL Season – Rookies|url=http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&subType=2&season_id=1&league_id=4&lastActive=&confId=0|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[American Hockey League]]}}</ref>

Playing in his third game with the Islanders,<ref name=firstgame/> he scored his first NHL goal against [[Martin Brodeur]] in a 6–1 win against the [[New Jersey Devils]] on March 14, 2006.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tambellini's 1st helps do in Devs |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/sports/2006/03/15/2006-03-15_tambellini_s_1st_helps_do_in.html |accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21 |date=2006-03-15 |author=Darren Everson |newspaper=[[New York Daily News]] }}{{dead link|date=April 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He finished the campaign with a goal and four points in 21 games with New York. As the Islanders failed to qualify for the playoffs, they assigned Tambellini to their AHL affiliate, the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]], for their [[Calder Cup]] playoffs.<ref name=tsn/> Over seven post-season games, he recorded three points as Bridgeport was eliminated by the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]] in the first round.

Tambellini split the [[2006–07 NHL season|2006–07 season]] between the Islanders and Sound Tigers. Called up from the AHL on three separate occasions, he recorded two goals and nine points over 23 games with New York. Over 50 AHL games, he led the Sound Tigers with 30 goals and 59 points.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2006–07 Regular Season – Bridgeport Sound Tigers|url=http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=skaters&subType=2&season_id=8&league_id=4&lastActive=&confId=0|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[American Hockey League]]}}</ref> The [[2007–08 AHL season|following season]], Tambellini set the Sound Tigers single-season scoring record with 76 points in 57 games.<ref name=contract08>{{cite news|title=Islanders sign Jeff Tambellini to 2-year deal|url=httphttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2008/07/16/islanders-sign-jeff-tambellini-to-2-year-deal-1.html736281|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|date=2008-07-16|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> His 38 goals ranked second in the league, while his points total was seventh.<ref>{{cite web|title=2007–08 Regular Season – Goals|url=http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=records&season_id=12|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[American Hockey League]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2007–08 Regular Season – All Players|url=http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers&subType=0&season_id=12&league_id=4&lastActive=&confId=0|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[American Hockey League]]}}</ref> He was called up to the NHL five times,<ref name=tsn/> scoring a goal and four points over 31 games. In the off-season, he was re-signed to a two-year, US$1.175 million contract on July 16, 2008.<ref name=contract08/>

In [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]], he began the campaign in the NHL. With the exception of a two-week assignment with Bridgeport in December 2008,<ref name=tsn/> he spent the entire season with the Islanders. Over 65 NHL games, he scored seven goals and 15 points, while recording three goals in six games with the Sound Tigers. The [[2009-10 NHL season|following season]], Tambellini recorded his first NHL [[hat trick]] with his father in attendance on October 31, 2009, against the [[Buffalo Sabres]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tambellini nets first hat trick in Isles' rout of Sabres|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=296818|accessdateaccess-date=2009-11-02|date=2009-10-31|publisher=[[The Sports Network]]}}</ref><ref name=special/> Often made a healthy scratch,<ref name=loves>{{cite news|title=Jeff Tambellini loves the Canucks; now he has to make them love him back|url=https://vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Jeff+Tambellini+loves+Canucks+make+them+love+back/3576790/story.html|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|date=2010-09-24|newspaper=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|author=Iain MacIntyre|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121121217/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Jeff+Tambellini+loves+Canucks+make+them+love+back/3576790/story.html|archive-date=November 21, 2010|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> he completed the season with 14 points over 36 games, while leading the Islanders in shootout percentage with three goals in five attempts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Shootout Attempts|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20102NYIFAFCAN&sort=shootingPctg&viewName=shootouts|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]}}</ref>

Becoming an [[unrestricted free agent]] in the off-season, Tambellini joined the [[Vancouver Canucks]] on July 1, 2010.<ref name=contract10>{{cite news|url=https://theprovince.com/business/fp/Jeff+Tambellini+jumped+chance+Canuck/3225184/story.html|title=Jeff Tambellini jumped at chance to be a Canuck|newspaper=[[The Province]]|date=2010-07-01|accessdateaccess-date=2010-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705102946/http://www.theprovince.com/business/fp/Jeff+Tambellini+jumped+chance+Canuck/3225184/story.html|archive-date=July 5, 2010|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> HisHe signed a one-year, two-way deal paying the league-minimum $500,000 at the NHL-level and $105,000 at the minor-league level.<ref name=contract10/> He had received interest from other teams, but was quick to accept an offer from his hometown NHL team, commenting that he "grew up want[ing] to be part of the Vancouver Canucks from age six."<ref name=loves/> Tambellini scored his first goal as a Canuck on October 22, 2010, in a 5–1 win against the [[Minnesota Wild]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manny Malhotra backs Schneider as Canucks cruise|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=301022022&campaign=rss&source=NHLHeadlines|accessdatearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106043317/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=301022022&campaign=rss&source=NHLHeadlines|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2012|access-date=2010-12-21|date=2010-10-22|publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> While earning some time on the team's second line, he played the majority of the season on the fourth unit,<ref>{{cite news|title=Tambellini always fired up for action|url=http://www.faceoff.com/hockey/teams/vancouver-canucks/Tambellini+always+fired+action/4801673/story.html|accessdateaccess-date=2011-06-17|date=2011-05-18|work=[[The Province]]|location=Vancouver|publisher=Postmedia News|author=Jamieson, Jim}}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> finishing with 9 goals and 17 points over 62 games. Assigned to the team's AHL affiliate for brief periods in October and November 2010,<ref name=tsn/> he recorded 7 points over 7 games with the [[Manitoba Moose]]. A healthy scratch for the majority of the [[2011 Stanley Cup playoffs|2011 playoffs]], he made his NHL post-season debut in Game 6 of the second round against the [[Nashville Predators]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Kevin Bieksa-Dan Hamhuis duo make Canucks case for the defence|url=http://www2.canada.com/story.html?id=4754518|accessdateaccess-date=2011-06-17|date=2011-05-09|work=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|publisher=Postmedia News|author=Ziemer, Brad|url-status=dead|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905142429/http://www2.canada.com/story.html?id=4754518|archivedatearchive-date=September 5, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In total, he dressed in six games with no points during the playoffs as the Canucks advanced to the [[2011 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]] for the third time in team history, losing in Game 7 to the [[Boston Bruins]]. Tambellini was the last player to wear sweater #10 for the Canucks, prior to it being retired in honor of [[Pavel Bure]].

After becoming an unrestricted free agent once more in the off-season, Tambellini signed for the [[ZSC Lions]] of the [[National League A]] (NLA) in [[Switzerland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Tambellini leaves Canucks to join Swiss league|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=371136|work=The Sports Network|accessdateaccess-date=July 6, 2011}}</ref> By joining Zurich, he followed after his father and grandfather, who both played for the team during their careers. He was recruited to play overseas by the Lions' [[Bob Hartley]], who previously coached in the NHL for the [[Colorado Avalanche]] and [[Atlanta Thrashers]]. Tambellini became the team's premiere player in his first season with Zurich, leading the team in scoring and averaging more than 25 minutes a game. He described the Swiss league as a competitive level between the AHL and NHL.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jeff's glad he didn't give Swiss a miss|url=https://theprovince.com/sports/Jeff+glad+didn+give+Swiss+miss/6033920/story.html|accessdateaccess-date=2012-01-23|date=2012-01-22|work=[[The Province]]|location=Vancouver|publisher=Postmedia News|author=Jamieson, Jim|page=B14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301123057/http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Jeff+glad+didn+give+Swiss+miss/6033920/story.html|archive-date=March 1, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In his first season in Zurich, he won the Swiss Championship.

Upon completion of an injury plagued second season with the Lions, Tambellini left as a free agent and signed a one-year contract in Sweden with [[Modo Hockey]] of the [[Swedish Hockey League]] on March 25, 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.modohockey.se/artikel/35162/| title = Jeff Tambellini ready for Modo Hockey| publisher = [[Modo Hockey]] | date = 2013-03-25 | accessdateaccess-date = 2013-03-25 | language = Swedishsv}}</ref>

In the 2014–15 season, Tambellini skated in 30 games with [[HC Fribourg-Gottéron|Fribourg-Gotteron]] of the [[National League A|Swiss-A]] league, registering five goals and 13 points. He also played in 20 games with [[Växjö Lakers]] in the [[Swedish Hockey League]], recording six goals and nine points.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=773976|title=Lightning sign Forward Jeff Tambellini|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work=Tampa Bay Lightning|date=July 5, 2015|accessdateaccess-date=July 6, 2015}}</ref> On July 5, 2015, the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] signed Tambellini to a one-year, two-way contract.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 5, 2015|title=Lightning sign forward Jeff Tambellini|url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/lightning-sign-forward-jeff-tambellini/c-773976|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 17, 2021|website=[[Tampa Bay Lightning]]}}</ref>

Tambellini competed for the [[Canada men's national junior ice hockey team|Canadian national junior team]] at the [[2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|2004 World Junior Championships]], held in Finland. He was the lone [[NCAA]] player on Canada's roster.<ref>{{cite news|title=Team Roster|url=http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments/output/W20/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/6/IHM0060CAN_33_3_0.pdf|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-22|publisher=[[International Ice Hockey Federation]]}}</ref> Playing against Ukraine in the round-robin, he scored his first international goal against goaltender [[Yevgeniy Galyuk]] in a 10–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Game Summary|url=http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments/output/W20/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/6/IHM006B11_74_2_0.pdf|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-22|date=2004-12-29|publisher=[[International Ice Hockey Federation]]}}</ref> Helping Canada reach the gold medal game, they lost to the United States by a 4–3 score, earning silver.<ref>{{cite web|title=2004 IIHF U20 Championship|url=http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments/output/W20/hydra.iihf.com/IIHF_Core/jsp/content/web_output/index.jsp@compId=6|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[International Ice Hockey Federation]]}}</ref> In six games, Tambellini recorded two goals and five points, ranking sixth in team scoring.<ref>{{cite web|title=Team Statistics|url=http://www.iihf.com/Hydra/Tournaments/output/W20/hydra.iihf.com/data/iihf/output/xml/6/IHM0060CAN_83_1_0.pdf|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[International Ice Hockey Federation]]}}</ref>

Tambellini was born in [[Calgary]], Alberta. His brother [[Adam Tambellini]] also plays ice hockey. His father [[Steve Tambellini]], a former ice hockey player and former general manager of the [[Edmonton Oilers]], was playing for the [[Calgary Flames]] at the time. Steve also played in the NHL with the New York Islanders, [[Colorado Rockies (NHL)|Colorado Rockies]], [[New Jersey Devils]] and Vancouver Canucks. Tambellini's grandfather, [[Addie Tambellini]], was a member of the [[Trail Smoke Eaters (senior)|Trail Smoke Eaters]] who were the last Canadian amateur team to win the [[1961 World Ice Hockey Championships|World Championships in 1961]]. Tambellini became the second member of his family to serve as the head coach and general manager of the [[Trail Smoke Eaters]].<ref name=special>{{cite news|title=Tambellinis share special game|url=httphttps://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/02/sptambellinis-nhlshare-wharnsbyspecial-tambellinisgame-1.html845741|accessdateaccess-date=2010-12-09|date=2009-11-02|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> While his father became involved with the Canucks first as a player, then as an executive later in his career, Jeff lived in suburban [[Port Moody, British Columbia]], gaining exposure to the NHL environment.<ref name=special/>

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