Eric Comrie

**Eric Comrie** (born on July 6, 1995 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL while under contract with the Winnipeg Jets of the NHL.

Comrie was drafted by Winnipeg in the second round (59th overall) in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

## Playing Career

### Amateur

Eric played minor ice hockey with the LA Selects (now the LA Jr. Kings) in the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League. As a youth, he played in the 2008 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the LA Selects.

Eric was drafted in the 1st round, 13th overall, by the Tri-City Americans in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. During the 2010–11 season, he played for the Selects U16 team, posting a save % of .940 and a GAA of 1.34 over 19 games

During his rookie 2011–12 rookie season with the Americans, he appeared in 31 games, posting a save percentage of .900. He improved on his play in the 2012–13 season until a hip injury shut him down after 37 appearances.

At the end of the season, Eric was ranked 2nd amongst North American goaltenders by the NHL Central Scouting Service. He was drafted in the 2nd round (59th overall) by the Winnipeg Jets.

He had a strong 2013–14 season, leading the WHL in save percentage (.925) and was named to the WHL (West) Second All Star team.

### Professional

On December 24, 2013, the Jets signed Eric to a three-year, entry-level contract. At the end of the Americans' 2013–14 season, he joined the Jets' AHL-affiliate team, the St. John's IceCaps; he went winless in two appearances. Comrie once again joined the IceCaps at the end of the Americans' season the following year, and went (2-1-0) in three games.

Eric joined the AHL full-time for the 2015–16 season. The IceCaps moved and were renamed the Manitoba Moose. In his first full professional season, he posted a 13–25–7 record. His numbers were similar the following year, going 18–25–2.

On April 5, 2017, he received his first career recall by the Jets. He made his NHL debut on April 6 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, making 35 saves in a 5–4 win.

On September 7, 2019, the Jets signed Mike to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension. He was placed on waivers on September 30, 2019 and was claimed by the Arizona Coyotes the following day.

After beginning the season with the Coyotes (but not making any appearances), he was assigned to the team's AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, on November 9, 2019 for conditioning purposes.

On November 30, 2019 the Coyotes traded Mike to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Vili Saarijarvi. In his first start of the season on December 10, 2019, he allowed five goals on 30 shots in a 5–1 loss to his former team, the Jets.

On December 19, 2019, Mike returned to the Winnipeg Jets after being claimed off waivers.

## International Play

During the 2012–13 season, Eric played for Team Pacific 2012 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, finishing fifth. He went on to win a gold medal playing for Team Canada at the 2013 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

He also played for Team Canada in the U-20 2015 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, helping lead them to a gold medal.

## Personal Life

Eric was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada but moved to Newport Beach, California with his family when he was nine years old. His brother, Ty played hockey in the WHL for the Tri-City Americans and the Vancouver Giants.

He has two older half-brothers that played in the NHL: Mike and Paul Comrie. His father, Bill is the founder of The Brick furniture retailer.