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Justin Danforth
Justin Danforth (born March 15, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who plays for Lukko in the Finnish top tier league Liiga. He had previously played for the Rochester Americans and Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the American Hockey League and won the ECHL Rookie of the Year in 2018 with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Prior to turning professional, Danforth played four years at Sacred Heart University where he was honoured as AHA Rookie of the Year and selected for the AHA First All-Star Team, AHA Second All-Conference Team, and AHA All-Rookie Team. Internationally, he has represented Canada at the 2011 and 2012 World Junior A Challenge.
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Born
1993-03-15
Birth Place
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Height
1.7526
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hockeybuzz.com

Player Profile: Justin Danforth

Justin Danforth is an undrafted forward from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The Ontario native played with his local club for four years, including earning the alternative captain plate his final season. Undersized, he used his speed and scoring to get the points for his Cobourg Cougars. He had 141 points in 134 games (57 goals, 84 assists), good for a 1.05 points per game, along with 110 penalty minutes.
OHIO STATE
NHL

CBJ F Justin Danforth nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Columbus chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association has nominated Blue Jackets forward Justin Danforth for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the club announced today. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Danforth, 29, made his...
COLUMBUS, OH
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CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Manages assist in loss

Danforth notched an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Ducks. Danforth continues to provide steady play in a bottom-six role. The winger has four goals and an assist in his last nine appearances. For the season, the 29-year-old has racked up 12 points, 62 shots on net, 81 hits and a minus-2 rating in 39 appearances in his first taste of NHL action.
1stohiobattery.com

Justin Danforth Has Waited Forever For This Moment And The Rookie Is Making The Most Of His Time In The NHL

Not your typical impact rookie. The Columbus Blue Jackets have started eight different rookies and will add to that total with the impending arrivals of Kent Johnson and Nick Blankenburg into the lineup this week, likely on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The addition of both would tie the franchise record set back during the inaugural season of 2000-01 when 10 rookies debuted.
COLUMBUS, OH
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Justin Danforth scores late goal to lift Columbus past Flyers 4-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Justin Danforth scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 47 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night to end a seven-game skid. Sean Kuraly added an empty-netter for Columbus in the final seconds. The Blue...
CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Out again Sunday

Danforth (lower body) will not play Sunday against the Golden Knights, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports. Danforth will miss his second game with the lower-body issue. His next chance to return will come Wednesday on the road in Ottawa.
CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Not playing Friday

Danforth (lower body) will not be available Friday against Minnesota, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports. Danforth was injured Thursday against the Islanders and will miss at least one game as a result. The 28-year-old rookie has seven points through 23 games on the year. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Vegas.
MINNESOTA STATE
NHL

CBJ sign F Justin Danforth to two-year contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Justin Danforth to a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension through the 2023-24 National Hockey League season, club General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Danforth, 28, who originally signed a one-year contract with the club on May 3, 2021, has registered...
CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Questionable to return

Danforth (lower body) is questionable to return to Thursday's game versus the islanders. Danforth was injured early in the first period and couldn't put weight on his right leg, per Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda. If he doesn't return to this contest, his next chance to play is Friday versus the Wild, though the quick turnaround makes it iffy at best if he'll be able to suit up for that game.
msn.com

Blue Jackets sign forward Justin Danforth to $1.95 million contract extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed forward Justin Danforth to a two-year contract extension through the 2023-24 season. Danforth's contract extension is worth $1.95 million, according to general manager and alternate governor Jarmo Kekalainen. The 28-year-old has scored five goals and two assists through 22 games this season. Danforth made...
WSYX ABC6

Columbus Blue Jacket sign forward Justin Danforth to 2-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Blue Jackets announced Tuesday the club has signed forward Justin Danforth to a two-year, $1.95 million contract extension through the 2023-24 season. The 28-year-old native of Ontario originally signed a one-year deal with the Blue Jackets in May 2021. “We’re very excited to...
ARIZONA STATE
1stohiobattery.com

Film Session: Justin Danforth Has Been Found Money For The Columbus Blue Jackets

Maybe Justin Danforth just needed a chance. When Columbus Blue Jackets bottom-six winger Brendan Gaunce left Tuesday night's game against the New Jersey Devils after just five shifts with an apparent injury, the team was forced to play with just 11 forwards. And while that meant a step-up in ice...
NHL

CBJ activate Justin Danforth off IR, assign Trey Fix-Wolansky to Monsters

The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated forward Justin Danforth off Injured Reserve and assigned forward Trey Fix-Wolansky to the Cleveland Monsters, the club's American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Danforth, 28, has missed the past 19 games with an MCL sprain in his...
ARIZONA STATE
CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Activated off IR

Danforth (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday. Danforth has missed the last 19 games while dealing with a sprained MCL. The 28-year-old has averaged 11:00 of ice time and lit the lamp once over his last five appearances. Trey Fix-Wolansky was reassigned to the AHL in a corresponding move the same day.
CBS Sports

Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth: Returns to practice

Danforth (knee) practiced Tuesday, Brian Hedger of The Columbus Dispatch reports. Danforth has missed the last 14 games since being placed on injured reserve due to a sprained MCL on Dec. 31. The 28-year-old will not play in Tuesday's game against Washington but is nearing return, Hedger adds. Danforth has recorded four points over 13 appearances this season.
WASHINGTON STATE
NHL

CBJ place F Justin Danforth on IR, recall D Scott Harrington

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed forward Justin Danforth on Injured Reserve and recalled defenseman Scott Harrington to the roster from the Cleveland Monsters, the club's American Hockey League affiliate, General Manager and Alternate Governor Jarmo Kekalainen announced today. Danforth, 28, suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in his...
COLUMBUS, OH