Topic: Scott Clemmensen

Scott Lee Clemmensen (born July 23, 1977 in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Clemmensen was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 8th round, 215th overall, in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft after playing 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 in his final year.

Turning pro in the 2001–02 season, Clemmensen debuted in 2 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 4 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, pitching a shutout in a 3–0 win.