Playing career

A native of Urbandale, Iowa, Clemmensen was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 8th round, 215th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft after playing high school hockey with the Des Moines Capitals of the MHSHL, and then junior hockey with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League (USHL). Upon being drafted, Clemmensen went on to play college hockey with the Boston College Eagles from 1997-2001, and won the NCAA National Championship with them as a senior.

Turning pro in the 2001-02 season, Clemmensen debuted in two games for the Devils, while playing the majority of his professional rookie season with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League (AHL), the Devils' minor league affiliate. He remained for the following three seasons in Albany, competing with fellow Devils' goaltending prospect Ari Ahonen for starts. In 2003-04, Clemmensen was called up and appeared in four games for the Devils, posting a 1.01 goals against average (GAA). He received his first NHL start against the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 20, 2004, winning 3-0.

Following the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Clemmensen became Martin Brodeur's permanent backup, appearing in 13 games (starting in 9) and posting a 3.35 GAA for the 2005-06 season. The following year, Clemmensen appeared in six games in relief of Brodeur, recording a 3.14 GAA. In the off-season, he became a free agent and after the Devils signed Kevin Weekes to back up Brodeur, Clemmensen signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 6, 2007. He played the majority of the 2007-08 season splitting starts with Maple Leafs Justin Pogge with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, while appearing in three games for the Maple Leafs. He made his first start with the Maple Leafs on January 1, 2008, as the result of an injury to starter Vesa Toskala, and recorded a 4-3 shootout win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Going into the 2007 Calder Cup playoffs back with the Marlies, Clemmensen assumed the starting role over Pogge and helped the club to the Western Conference semi-finals against the Chicago Wolves, where they were eliminated in five games.

On July 10, 2008, Clemmensen returned to the New Jersey Devils, signing a one-year contract. He started the 2008-09 season with New Jersey's new AHL affiliate, the Lowell Devils. However, when Brodeur suffered a major injury early in the season, Clemmensen was called up to backup second-string goalie Kevin Weekes. However, as Weekes struggled in his early starts following Brodeur's injury, Clemmensen took over and started the majority of the games in Brodeur's absence. On February 25, 2009, Brodeur was taken off the injured reserve and Clemmensen was sent back to the Lowell Devils. In 40 games, Clemmensen posted a 25-13-1 record and two shutouts. His 25 wins are the highest total by a goaltender besides Brodeur in franchise history, while his 2.39 GAA and .917 save percentage were statistically in the league's top ten. He was awarded the Devils' Unsung Hero Award, as voted by his teammates, and was also selected as the Devils' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for perseverance and sportsmanship. He was not, however, retained as one of the league's three finalists. In April 2009, Clemmensen was called up once again, this time to backup Brodeur for the 2009 playoffs after an injury to Weekes.

Clemmensen signed with the Florida Panthers on July 1, 2009.

On November 3, 2011, the Panthers loaned Clemmensen, who suffered a knee injury in the pre-season, to the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League for conditioning purposes.

On July 1, 2014, Clemmensen returned to his original club, the New Jersey Devils as a free agent on a one-year contract.

On June 30, 2015. Clemmensen ended his professional career but remained with the Devils in accepting a development goaltending coach role.

International play

On May 1, 2009, Clemmensen was selected to represent Team USA at the 2009 IIHF World Championships as the starting goalie. He also played for Team USA in the 2010 IIHF World Championships, posting two consecutive shutouts: a 10-0 win over Kazakhstan, which he shared with Ben Bishop, and a 4-0 victory against France.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	T/OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
1995-96	Dubuque Fighting Saints	USHL		20	10	7	1	1,082	62	0	3.44			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1996-97	Des Moines Buccaneers	USHL		36	22	9	2	2,042	111	1	3.26	.907		4	1	2	200	9	1	2.70
1997-98	Boston College	H-East		37	24	9	4	2,205	102	4	2.78	.884		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1998-99	Boston College	H-East		42	26	12	4	2,507	120	1	2.87			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1999-00	Boston College	H-East		29	19	7	0	1,610	59	5	2.20	.914		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2000-01	Boston College	H-East		39	30	7	2	2,312	82	3	2.13	.914		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2001-02	New Jersey Devils	NHL		2	0	0	0	20	1	0	2.95	.800		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2001-02	Albany River Rats	AHL		29	5	19	4	1,677	92	0	3.29	.908		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2002-03	Albany River Rats	AHL		47	12	24	8	2,694	119	1	2.65	.910		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2003-04	Albany River Rats	AHL		22	5	12	4	1,309	67	0	3.07	.902		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2003-04	New Jersey Devils	NHL		4	3	1	0	238	4	2	1.01	.952		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2004-05	Albany River Rats	AHL		46	13	25	5	2,654	124	2	2.81	.916		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2005-06	New Jersey Devils	NHL		13	3	4	2	627	35	0	3.35	.881		1	0	0	7	0	0	0.00	1.000
2005-06	Albany River Rats	AHL		1	0	1	0	59	5	0	5.05	.848		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	New Jersey Devils	NHL		6	1	1	2	305	16	0	3.15	.889		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2006-07	Lowell Devils	AHL		1	1	0	0	60	0	1	0.00	1.00		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2007-08	Toronto Marlies	AHL		40	23	14	2	2,363	96	1	2.44	.910		17	8	9	992	50	0	3.02	.902
2007-08	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL		3	1	1	0	154	10	0	3.90	.839		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	Lowell Devils	AHL		12	6	5	1	707	40	0	3.39	.900		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2008-09	New Jersey Devils	NHL		40	25	13	1	2,356	94	2	2.39	.917		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2009-10	Florida Panthers	NHL		23	9	8	2	1,215	59	1	2.91	.912		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2010-11	Florida Panthers	NHL		31	8	11	7	1,696	74	1	2.62	.911		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2011-12	Florida Panthers	NHL		30	14	6	6	1,566	67	1	2.57	.913		3	1	2	179	7	0	2.35	.920
2011-12	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		1	1	0	0	60	1	0	1.00	.969		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2012-13	Florida Panthers	NHL		19	3	7	2	866	53	0	3.67	.874		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013-14	San Antonio Rampage	AHL		11	4	7	0	652	31	0	2.85	.907		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2013-14	Florida Panthers	NHL		17	6	7	1	914	47	0	3.09	.896		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	New Jersey Devils	NHL		3	0	0	1	102	8	0	4.71	.852		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014-15	Albany Devils	AHL		27	12	11	2	1558	58	2	2.23	.918		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				191	73	59	24	10,060	468	7	2.79	.905		4	1	2	186	7	0	2.25	.923

International

Year	Team	Event		GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2010	United States	WC		6	3	3	0	347	9	1	1.56	.941
Senior totals				6	3	3	0	347	9	1	1.56	.941

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-Hockey East Rookie Team	1997-98
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	1999
Hockey East All-Tournament Team	2001
NCAA All-Tournament Team	2001

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