Jeff Toms
Jeff Toms | |
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| Born | June 4, 1974 Canada |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey player (retired) |
| Years active | 1990s–2000s |
| Known for | NHL player for New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers; European leagues; Team Canada at Spengler Cup |
Jeff Toms (born June 4, 1974) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey athlete. He was chosen 210th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
Playing career
Toms was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning prior to joining the Devils organization, where he played multiple seasons before being picked up off waivers by the Washington Capitals. On December 5, 1997, he netted the inaugural game-winning and overtime goal in the history of Capital One Arena (then known as MCI Center). Throughout his NHL tenure, Toms also suited up for the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers.
In 2003, he transitioned to European leagues, dividing the 2003–04 campaign between HC Severstal Cherepovets in Russia and EHC Basel competing in Switzerland's National League A (NLA). His European career continued in Switzerland with two seasons at HC Ambri-Piotta, followed by three seasons with the SCL Tigers, and concluded with Genève-Servette HC. Additionally, Toms represented Team Canada at the Spengler Cup tournaments held in 2004, 2005, and 2006.