Playing Career
Before college, Lewis played part of the 2002-03 season for the Pittsburgh Forge (NAHL), and had nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 50 games. He was named to Mid-American teams (16- and 17-year-olds) twice that participated in the US National Selects Festivals.
Lewis was drafted 40th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Atlanta Thrashers. He played collegiate hockey with Dartmouth College of the ECAC. During his freshman season he had 25 points, including 3 goals, in 34 games. His 25 points was the second-highest total for a freshman in a single season in Dartmouth history. He was twice named ECAC Rookie of the Week, was named to the ECAC All-Rookie Team, and was the only freshman named to the ECAC All-Conference First Team, was the only freshman named to the All-Ivy League First Team, and was the only freshman named to the New England Hockey Writers All-Star Team. In four seasons he played in 120 games, and had 13 goals and 64 assists for 77 points.
Grant was signed by the Thrashers to a three-year entry level contract on July 6, 2007.
Lewis made his professional debut in the 2007–08 season with the Thrashers affiliate, the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. He played in 43 games with the Wolves, helping the Wolves capture the Calder Cup. In the 2008–09 season, Lewis was recalled by the Thrashers on March 2, 2009. He made his NHL debut for the Thrashers on March 3, 2009, in a 4–3 loss against the Florida Panthers.
Grant played in 26 games with the Wolves in the 2009–10 season, before he was re-assigned, by the Thrashers, to the Hershey Bears on March 10, 2010. Used as a depth defenseman, Grant played in one playoff game with the Bears as they successfully defended the Calder Cup.
On September 1, 2010, Grant was traded prior to the 2010–11 season by the Thrashers to the Nashville Predators for Ian McKenzie.
After the 2010–11 season with the Milwaukee Admirals, Grant left for Europe and experienced a one-year tenure in the Russian Kontinental Hockey League with Lev Poprad.
Lewis spent the duration of the 2012–13 season, with the Straubing Tigers of the German DEL. On June 3, 2013, Lewis remained in Germany, transferring to EHC München on a one-year contract.
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