Charlie Stephens
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Charlie "Esquire" Stephens (born April 5, 1981 in London, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey player. Stephens was highly rated as a young player and was selected first overall in the Ontario Hockey League entry draft, and attained national prominence for his role in the Esquire Swiss Watch company's advertising. He was selected in the second round of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals, but did not sign with them and ultimately was re-drafted in 2001 by the Colorado Avalanche. After a long OHL career with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, Guelph Storm and London Knights, Stephens turned pro, but to date has only played 8 NHL games, all with Colorado. He was traded to the Ottawa Senators organization in 2003–04.
For the season 2006–07 he signed a one-year contract with the DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey League (DEL). In February 2007, Stephens signed a new contract. He is going to play for the DEG Metro Stars for another two seasons.
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