| David Emma |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
The Devils have had their fair share of Hobey Baker winners for top college player, and Emma is one of them, having done that
while playing for Boston College in 1991.
His pro debut was delayed until the end of the 91-92 season. He was part of the US Olympic team that played in Albertville.
But in those 15 games with Utica, he scored 11 points.
He was able to put together good seasons with both Utica and Albany while also seeing time with the Devils in the following 2
seasons. He wasn't able to follow it up in 94-95, however; he only played 7 games all season due to an ankle injury: 6 in New
Jersey and one with the River Rats.
Frustrated that he wasn't getting playing time in New Jersey, and having been denied a request to Lou Lamoriello to be put on
waivers, he decided to play for the Detroit Vipers in the IHL while the last year of his contract with the Devils ran out. He had a
very successful season in the I, and it landed him a deal with the Boston Bruins. However, he didn't stay in their system for long,
either.
So he gave Austria a try. He had 3 good seasons over there before trying North America one last time, this time with the Florida
Panthers. He would get 6 NHL games, and 55 with the AHL's Louisville. He also played a season in Portland, then the top farm
team of the Washington Capitals, before going back to Europe, this time Germany, for one last season.
After hockey, he put his marketing and finance degree to work to co-found Masterson, Emma & Associates in Naples, Florida.
He acts as a fincancial advisor to athletes, both active and retired.
while playing for Boston College in 1991.
His pro debut was delayed until the end of the 91-92 season. He was part of the US Olympic team that played in Albertville.
But in those 15 games with Utica, he scored 11 points.
He was able to put together good seasons with both Utica and Albany while also seeing time with the Devils in the following 2
seasons. He wasn't able to follow it up in 94-95, however; he only played 7 games all season due to an ankle injury: 6 in New
Jersey and one with the River Rats.
Frustrated that he wasn't getting playing time in New Jersey, and having been denied a request to Lou Lamoriello to be put on
waivers, he decided to play for the Detroit Vipers in the IHL while the last year of his contract with the Devils ran out. He had a
very successful season in the I, and it landed him a deal with the Boston Bruins. However, he didn't stay in their system for long,
either.
So he gave Austria a try. He had 3 good seasons over there before trying North America one last time, this time with the Florida
Panthers. He would get 6 NHL games, and 55 with the AHL's Louisville. He also played a season in Portland, then the top farm
team of the Washington Capitals, before going back to Europe, this time Germany, for one last season.
After hockey, he put his marketing and finance degree to work to co-found Masterson, Emma & Associates in Naples, Florida.
He acts as a fincancial advisor to athletes, both active and retired.
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| David A. Emma Center Left-Handed Shot Height: 5' 10", Weight: 187 pounds Born: 1.14.69 Cranston, Rhode Island |
| How he arrived: Via Entry Draft How he left: Signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins, 8.27.96 |
| Entry Draft: 1989 Sixth Round Pick (110th overall) by the New Jersey Devils |
