Nathan Gerbe

Nathan Gerbe
Gerbe with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2013
Born (1987-07-24) July 24, 1987
Height 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Center
Shot Left
Played for Buffalo Sabres
Carolina Hurricanes
Genève-Servette HC
Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL draft 142nd overall, 2005
Buffalo Sabres
Playing career 2008–2021

Nathan David Gerbe (born July 24, 1987) is an American former professional ice hockey player. Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2005 NHL entry draft, Gerbe played for the Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets during his National Hockey League (NHL) career. At 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) tall, Gerbe is the shortest skater in NHL history, and the second shortest player in NHL history behind goaltender Roy Worters.