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

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

'''Jeff Tambellini''' (born April 13, 1984) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] [[winger (ice hockey)|winger]] and current ProDirector Scoutof andPlayer NCAADevelopment Free Agent Recruiter offor the [[Tampa BaySeattle LightningKraken]] of the NHL. 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.

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|access-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|access-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|access-date=2010-12-21|publisher=[[American Hockey League]]}}</ref>

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|access-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|access-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|access-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|access-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/>

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|access-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|archive-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|access-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|access-date=2011-06-17|date=2011-05-09|work=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|publisher=Postmedia News|author=Ziemer, Brad|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905142429/http://www2.canada.com/story.html?id=4754518|archive-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]].

At the conclusion of the [[2016-17 SHL season|2016–17]] season, Tambellini ended his 12-year professional career by, announcing his retirement inwhile returning as an undergraduate toat the [[University of Michigan]] to complete his degree. He was also announced to serve as the Wolverines' assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://twitter.com/umichhockey/status/912819143644151808 | title = Welcome Back Jeff Tambellini! | publisher = [[University of Michigan]] | date = 2017-09-26 | access-date = 2017-09-26}}</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|access-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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