Jayson Megna
Jayson Megna (born February 1, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey center. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. He also played for Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Rangers of the (NHL). He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and grew up in Northbrook, Illinois.
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Megna played 2 seasons with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and half a year of college hockey with the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks. During his time with the Mavericks, Megna was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team.
He was not drafted but he signed a two-way contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on August 1, 2012. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
The Penguins called Megna up on October 24, 2013. Megna made his NH
L debut the next day in a 4-3 loss against the New York Islanders. On October 28, 2013, Megna recorded his first NHL point on a Tanner Glass goal and also scored his first NHL goal in a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
On July 10, 2014, the Penguins re-signed Megna to a one-year, two-way contract.
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1990 births
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Living people
New York Rangers players
Sportspeople from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pittsburgh Penguins players
Utica Comets players
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins players
United States Hockey League players
Vancouver Canucks players