Playing career

Stillman grew up in Peterborough, Ontario playing hockey for the Minor Petes (OMHA) program. He also played competitive baseball. In 1989-90, Stillman played for the Peterborough Roadrunners Jr.B. (MTJHL) hockey club before being a 2nd round choice (27th overall) of the Windsor Spitfires in the 1990 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection.

Stillman started his professional career in 1992, when he was drafted sixth overall in the first round by the Calgary Flames. Stillman was tried on both wings, and was quoted saying he liked the left side better but he can play right wing easily if needed. During the 2000-2001 season, Stillman was traded to the St. Louis Blues where he played for three seasons. At the 2003 entry draft, he was traded to Tampa Bay where he helped the Lightning win the Stanley Cup in June 2004.

During the free agent signing period following the end of the 2004-2005 NHL lockout, Stillman agreed to a three-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes August 2, 2005. There, his team also won the Stanley Cup. He became the first player since Claude Lemieux to win consecutive Cups with different teams and the eleventh overall to do so.

Stillman waived his no-trade clause February 11, 2008, so that the Hurricanes could trade him along with Mike Commodore to the Ottawa Senators for Patrick Eaves and Joe Corvo.

On July 1, 2008, Stillman signed a 3-year deal worth $10.6-million with the Florida Panthers.

On February 17, 2011, Cory Stillman played his 1000th NHL Game against the Philadelphia Flyers at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.

The Florida Panthers traded Stillman back to the Carolina Hurricanes February 24, 2011, for Ryan Carter and a fifth round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Stillman announced his retirement September 8, 2011. He has since joined the Hurricanes player development staff.

Personal life

Stillman is married to the former Mara Stefanski. The Stillmans have three children, Riley, Madison and Chase. His father-in-law is former AHL player Bud Stefanski. Stefanski was GM & Coach of the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors of the OHL from 2003-2007.

Awards

• 1990-91: Emms Family Award (Rookie of the Year) (OHL)
• 2x Stanley Cup champion: 2004, 2006

Career statistics

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1989-90	Peterborough Roadrunners	OHA-B		41	30	54	84	76		—	—	—	—	—
1990-91	Windsor Spitfires	OHL		64	31	70	101	31		11	3	6	9	8
1991-92	Windsor Spitfires	OHL		53	29	61	90	59		7	2	4	6	8
1992-93	Peterborough Petes	OHL		61	25	55	80	55		18	3	8	11	18
1993-94	Saint John Flames	AHL		79	35	48	83	52		7	2	4	6	16
1994-95	Saint John Flames	AHL		63	28	53	81	70		5	0	2	2	2
1994-95	Calgary Flames	NHL		10	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1995-96	Calgary Flames	NHL		74	16	19	35	41		2	1	1	2	0
1996-97	Calgary Flames	NHL		58	6	20	26	14		—	—	—	—	—
1997-98	Calgary Flames	NHL		72	27	22	49	40		—	—	—	—	—
1998-99	Calgary Flames	NHL		76	27	30	57	38		—	—	—	—	—
1999-00	Calgary Flames	NHL		37	12	9	21	12		—	—	—	—	—
2000-01	Calgary Flames	NHL		66	21	24	45	45		—	—	—	—	—
2000-01	St. Louis Blues	NHL		12	3	4	7	6		15	3	5	8	8
2001-02	St. Louis Blues	NHL		80	23	22	45	36		9	0	2	2	2
2002-03	St. Louis Blues	NHL		79	24	43	67	56		6	2	2	4	2
2003-04	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		81	25	55	80	36		21	2	5	7	15
2005-06	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		72	21	55	76	32		23	9	16	25	12
2006-07	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		43	5	22	27	24		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		55	21	25	46	14		—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Ottawa Senators	NHL		24	3	16	19	10		4	2	0	2	2
2008-09	Florida Panthers	NHL		63	17	32	49	37		—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Florida Panthers	NHL		58	15	22	37	22		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Florida Panthers	NHL		44	7	16	23	20		—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Carolina Hurricanes	NHL		21	5	11	16	4		—	—	—	—	—
OHL totals				178	85	186	271	145		36	8	18	26	34
AHL totals				142	63	101	164	122		12	2	6	8	18
NHL totals				1025	278	449	727	489		82	19	32	51	43

[ Source: Wikipedia ]