Jeremy Yablonski Canadian ice hockey forward Date of Birth: 21.03.1980 Country: Canada

1. Early Career and Injury
2. Return to Hockey and NHL Debut
3. Nashville Predators and AHL Experience
4. New York Islanders and KHL Career
5. KHL Suspension and Coaching
6. Mixed Martial Arts

Early Career and Injury

Jeremy Jablonski, a Canadian right-winger and enforcer, began his professional hockey career with the Edmonton Ice of the Western Hockey League in 1997. However, a severe concussion sustained during a fight in 1998-99 left him sidelined for over a year.

Return to Hockey and NHL Debut

In 2003, Jablonski signed with the AHL's Worcester Sharks. He made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues on December 30th of that year, playing just under 8 minutes and receiving a 5-minute penalty for fighting Todd Fedoruk. He unsuccessfully attempted to fight Donald Brashear.

Nashville Predators and AHL Experience

In 2004, Jablonski was acquired by the Nashville Predators, where he spent the next three seasons playing for their AHL affiliates. He then signed with the Binghamton Senators, where he played for three years, accumulating 571 penalty minutes in 167 games.

New York Islanders and KHL Career

In 2010, Jablonski joined the New York Islanders organization. The following summer, he signed with Vityaz Chekhov of the KHL. In his debut, he was penalized with 56 minutes, leading to a suspension for the remainder of the Romaza Memorial.

Jablonski faced several suspensions during his time in the KHL. He provoked a brawl against Magnitogorsk Metallurg, resulting in a 5-match ban. After his return, he was involved in another fight, leading to a further 5-match suspension. A month later, he participated in a mass brawl, resulting in an 8-match suspension.

KHL Suspension and Coaching

In 2011, Jablonski was suspended for the remainder of the regular season. However, his suspension was later reduced, allowing him to return to the ice. He was later named as Vityaz Chekhov's physical preparation coach due to his boxing skills.

Mixed Martial Arts

In his free time, Jablonski competed in mixed martial arts. In his first fight, he knocked out his opponent in 19 seconds. A month later, he improved his record with a 17-second victory.