Ben Cottreau
Ben Cottreau | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1985 Canada |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player (retired) |
| Years active | 2008–2011 |
| Known for | Ice hockey career with Albany River Rats, Landshut Cannibals, Hannover Scorpions |
Ben Cottreau (born April 4, 1985) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey athlete. He competed at the collegiate level representing Mercyhurst University.
Following his collegiate career, Cottreau joined the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League by signing on March 20, 2008. During the 2008-09 campaign, he played for the Landshut Cannibals in the DEL2. Subsequently, on June 8, 2009, he agreed to terms with the Hannover Scorpions competing in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). On February 16, 2010, Cottreau extended his contract with the Scorpions for an additional two years. His professional playing career concluded on May 12, 2011, as a result of head injuries sustained throughout his tenure.
Awards and honours
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| All-Atlantic Hockey Rookie Team | 2004–05 |
| All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team | 2005–06 |
| All-Atlantic Hockey Second Team | 2007–08 |