Cody Ceci

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Canadian ice hockey player (born 1993)

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::summary Canadian ice hockey player (born 1993) ::

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Field	Value
image	Cody Ceci 1 2017-05-13.jpg
image_size	230px
caption	Ceci with the Ottawa Senators in May 2017
name	Cody Ceci
birth_date
birth_place	Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
height_ft	6
height_in	3
weight_lb	210
position	Defence
shoots	Right
league	NHL
team	Los Angeles Kings
former_teams	Ottawa Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs
Pittsburgh Penguins
Edmonton Oilers
San Jose Sharks
Dallas Stars
ntl_team	CAN
draft	15th overall
draft_team	Ottawa Senators
draft_year	2012
career_start	2013
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After playing junior-age ice hockey with the Ottawa 67's, Ceci was selected 15th overall in the 2012 NHL entry draft by the Ottawa Senators. He made his NHL debut in the 2013–14 season after playing for the Senators' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Binghamton Senators.

Early life

Born and raised in Ottawa, Ceci is the son of former Canadian Football League receiver and 1984 Vanier Cup MVP Parri Ceci. His younger brother Cole was a goaltender for the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, and currently plays for the Romford Raiders of the NIHL He also has an older sister Chelsea.

Cody attended St. Peter Catholic High School in Orleans, Ottawa, at ages 13 through 18 and graduated there in 2011, which he then went to attend Lakefield College School, a private boarding institution just north of Peterborough, Ontario. After being drafted, Ceci joined the Ottawa 67's. While playing with the Ottawa 67's, Ceci attended Carleton University.

Playing career

Junior

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With the Ottawa 67's in 2011–12, Ceci finished second in scoring amongst all OHL defenceman with 60 points (behind Dougie Hamilton of the Niagara Ice Dogs with 72 points). So eager was Ottawa Senators' GM Bryan Murray to select Ceci that he contacted three different teams early in the 2012 draft in an effort to move up and take the defenceman before another team could. "I honestly never thought he would be available at 15," said Murray. On August 23, 2012, Ceci signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Senators.

On January 8, 2013, in an effort to overtake the London Knights in the OHL's Western Conference, the Owen Sound Attack obtained Ceci from the 67's. Ceci did not have NHL callup rights and was thus able to finish the season in junior. Once the Attack were eliminated, Ceci was called up to finish the season in the AHL with the Binghamton Senators, playing in the team's final three games of the regular season. Paired on defence with team captain Mark Borowiecki, he scored his first professional point in his second game with Binghamton and scored his first professional goal a day later in the season finale.

Professional

Ottawa Senators

In October 2013, Ceci was assigned to the Binghamton Senators after training camp. After a suspension to Senators defenceman Jared Cowen, Ceci was called up to Ottawa in December and played his first game in the NHL on December 12, 2013, in Ottawa against the Buffalo Sabres, a 2–1 win for Ottawa. Two games later, on December 16, 2013, at 3:59 of overtime against goaltender Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues, Ceci scored his first NHL goal, to win the game 3–2. He was the first teenager in NHL history to score his first NHL goal in overtime. At the beginning of the 2016–17 season, Ceci signed a two-year, $5.6 million contract extension. In the 2016–17 season, he made $2.25 million; in the 2017–18 season, he made $3.35 million.

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On August 3, 2018, Ceci agreed to a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Senators after filing for salary arbitration.

Toronto Maple Leafs

On July 1, 2019, Ceci was traded by the Senators, along with Ben Harpur, Aaron Luchuk and a 2020 third-round draft pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Connor Brown, Michael Carcone and Nikita Zaitsev. Ceci soon agreed to sign a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on July 4, 2019. He scored his first goal as a Toronto Maple Leaf on October 4, 2019, in a 4–1 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, after suffering an ankle injury in February, the Leafs placed Ceci on injured reserve until March 6, 2020.

Pittsburgh Penguins

On October 17, 2020, Ceci signed as a free agent to a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Edmonton Oilers

On July 28, 2021, Ceci signed as a free agent to a four-year, $13 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The signing was initiated by the loss of Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson to the Seattle Kraken, which left a defensive role to be filled. In his first year with the Oilers, he managed five goals and 23 assists during the regular season. During the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, Ceci scored the series-clinching goal in game seven of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers were swept in the Western Conference Final series by the top-seeded and eventual Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.

San Jose Sharks

On August 18, 2024, Ceci was traded to the San Jose Sharks along with a 2025 third-round pick in return for defenceman Ty Emberson.

Dallas Stars

On February 1, 2025, Ceci, with Mikael Granlund, was traded to the Dallas Stars for a first-round pick and conditional third-round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft. Due to scheduling, Ceci played 85 regular-season games combined between the Sharks and the Stars, becoming the ninth player in NHL history to play at least 85 games.

Los Angeles Kings

As a free agent, Ceci signed a four-year, $18 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, 2025.

International play

On November 18, 2009, Ceci was selected by Hockey Canada to compete in the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge for Team Ontario. After the season concluded, Ceci was one of 15 OHL players invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team selection camp on June 11, 2010. He would again qualify to compete for Team Canada during the 2011 IIHF World U18 Championship.

On April 11, 2016, Ceci was one of 18 players selected by Hockey Canada to compete on Team Canada at the 2016 World Championships. He won a gold medal with the team in his senior debut.

Personal life

Ceci owns two French Bulldogs named Zeus and Hugo In 2024, while Ceci played for the Oilers, Hugo ran in the team's annual "Ruff Ruff Relay" and won first place in the competition. Ceci is one-quarter Filipino descent.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season	Playoffs	Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	GP	G	A
2008–09	Peterborough Minor Petes	ETA	57	24	48	72	26	—	—	—	—	—
2008–09	Peterborough Stars	OJHL	3	0	0	0	2	—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Ottawa 67's	OHL	64	4	8	12	12	12	0	3	3	0
2010–11	Ottawa 67's	OHL	68	9	25	34	28	4	0	2	2	4
2011–12	Ottawa 67's	OHL	64	17	43	60	14	18	2	13	15	4
2012–13	Ottawa 67's	OHL	42	11	29	40	10	—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Owen Sound Attack	OHL	27	8	16	24	2	12	1	9	10	0
2012–13	Binghamton Senators	AHL	3	1	1	2	0	3	0	0	0	0
2013–14	Binghamton Senators	AHL	27	2	17	19	10	4	1	1	2	0
2013–14	Ottawa Senators	NHL	49	3	6	9	14	—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Ottawa Senators	NHL	81	5	16	21	6	6	0	2	2	0
2015–16	Ottawa Senators	NHL	75	10	16	26	18	—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Ottawa Senators	NHL	79	2	15	17	20	19	0	1	1	2
2017–18	Ottawa Senators	NHL	82	5	14	19	12	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Ottawa Senators	NHL	74	7	19	26	18	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	56	1	7	8	20	5	1	0	1	4
2020–21	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	53	4	13	17	10	6	0	2	2	0
2021–22	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	78	5	23	28	14	16	1	6	7	12
2022–23	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	80	1	14	15	24	12	0	1	1	2
2023–24	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	79	5	20	25	14	24	2	3	5	0
2024–25	San Jose Sharks	NHL	54	4	11	15	14	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Dallas Stars	NHL	31	0	9	9	10	18	0	3	3	2
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International

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Year	Team	Event	Result	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2010	Canada Ontario	U17		6	0	0	0	0
2011	Canada	U18	4th	7	0	1	1	2
2016	Canada	WC		10	1	5	6	0
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Awards and honours

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Award	Year	Ref	OHL
Second All-Star Team	2012, 2013
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References

(February 4, 2014). "Youngest junior invite hoping to improve on dad's story". [[Calgary Herald]].
(October 17, 2017). "Oshawa Generals acquire Cole Ceci from the Guelph Storm". Oshawa Generals.
(June 19, 2012). "NHL Draft the next stop on Ceci's hockey journey". Ottawa Citizen.
(January 8, 2010). "Cody Ceci: Top Academics in OHL".
(February 4, 2014). "Draft prospect Ceci learned from dad's CFL disappointment". [[The Sports Network]].
(June 21, 2012). "Draft Profiles: No.10 – Cody Ceci". [[TheScore Inc..
(June 23, 2012). "Patience a virtue for GM Bryan Murray as Senators draft Cody Ceci". [[National Post]].
(August 23, 2012). "Senators sign first-round pick Ceci to Entry-level deal". [[The Sports Network]].
(January 8, 2013). "Owen Sound land Cody Ceci in OHL blockbuster". [[Yahoo! Sports]].
Helmer, Aedan. (April 6, 2009). "Ottawa Sens prospect Cody Ceci reaches pro ranks". [[Ottawa Sun]].
(December 12, 2013). "Ceci's first goal see Sen past Blues in OT". [[Sportsnet.ca]].
The Canadian Press. (December 16, 2013). "Homecoming: Cody Ceci scores overtime winner in Senators' 3–2 victory over Blues". [[National Hockey League]].
(January 28, 2021). "Alexis Lafreniere's first NHL goal gives the New York Rangers an OT victory".
(August 23, 2016). "Cody Ceci signs 2-year contract with Ottawa Senators".
(August 23, 2016). "Cody Ceci agrees to contract with Senators".
(July 1, 2019). "Senators acquire Zaitsev, Brown from Toronto in six-player deal". [[Ottawa Senators]].
(July 4, 2019). "Maple Leafs sign Ceci and Kerfoot to contract extensions". [[Toronto Maple Leafs]].
(October 4, 2019). "Marner has two goals, assist in Maple Leafs win against Blue Jackets". [[NHL.com]].
(February 7, 2020). "Leafs' Cody Ceci out indefinitely with ankle injury".
(March 6, 2020). "Maple Leafs defenceman Cody Ceci returns to lineup vs. Ducks".
(October 17, 2020). "Penguins sign Cody Ceci to one-year deal". [[The Sports Network]].
Staples, David. "Plenty of questions as d-man Cody Ceci signs four-year deal in Edmonton at $3.25 million per year".
Mitchell, Allan. (May 2, 2022). "Oilers regular season report card for 2021–22".
Van Diest, Derek. (May 15, 2022). "Good time for Ceci to score first playoff goal". [[Edmonton Sun]].
Spector, Mark. (June 7, 2022). "Despite disappointing exit, Oilers learn valuable lessons from Avalanche".
(August 18, 2024). "Oilers acquire Emberson, send Ceci to Sharks". [[Sportsnet]].
(February 1, 2025). "Granlund, Ceci traded to Stars from Sharks for two picks in 2025 NHL Draft". [[National Hockey League]].
Hodgkinson, Preston. "Ex-Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ceci on pace to achieve rare NHL feat {{!}} Sports".
(July 1, 2025). "LA Kings sign defenseman Cody Ceci". [[Los Angeles Kings]].
(November 18, 2009). "CECI SELECTED TO TEAM ONTARIO UNDER 17".
(June 11, 2010). "15 OHL Players Invited to Canada's Under-18 Selection Camp".
(April 6, 2011). "Canada announces U18 team".
(April 11, 2016). "TEAM CANADA CONFIRMS FIRST 18 PLAYERS FOR 2016 IIHF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP".
(May 23, 2016). "8 OJHL ALUMNI WIN WORLD GOLD".
Peng, Sheng. (December 25, 2024). "Shark's Best Friend: The Dogs of the San Jose Sharks, 2024".
Aditi, Abhilasha. (January 7, 2024). "PWatch: Edmonton Oilers' dogs take part in 2024 Ruff Ruff Relay to hockey fans' delight".
"We learned today Cody Ceci is a quarter Filipino ☺️".

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