John Gibson (ice hockey, born 1993)
John Gibson (born July 14, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]
| John Gibson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson with the Anaheim Ducks in 2016 | |||
| Born | July 14, 1993 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg; 16 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team | Anaheim Ducks | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL Draft | 39th overall, 2011 Anaheim Ducks | ||
| Playing career | 2013–present | ||
Gibson was ranked first among North American goaltenders in both the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's preliminary and midterm rankings for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[2]
Playing career Edit
Amateur Edit
On June 24, 2011, Gibson was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. Prior to his selection, while still playing with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, he committed himself to playing college ice hockey at the University of Michigan,[3] which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Big Ten Conference, for the upcoming 2011–12 season. However, on July 27, he opted out of his agreement with Michigan to instead play major junior ice hockey for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Gibson, who attended Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was cut from their hockey team and still went on to make the NHL.[4]
During the following season, 2012–13, Gibson was selected to represent the United States at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He was the team's primary goaltender throughout the championship, registering a .955 save percentage and a 1.36 goals against average (GAA) in seven games for the eventual gold medal winners.[5] His save percentage led all goaltenders in the tournament and he was named as the tournament's best goaltender.[6][7] He was also named to the tournament All-Star Team, as well as named the tournament's most valuable player.[8][9]
Gibson also won a bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championships with Team USA's senior squad, posting a 1.56 GAA and .951 save percentage in the tournament.[10][11]
Professional Edit
Gibson made his professional debut with the Norfolk Admirals, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, on April 19, 2013, playing 40 minutes in relief.[12]
On April 7, 2014, aged 20 years and 297 days, Gibson made his first NHL start for the Ducks following an injury to goaltender Frederik Andersen. Making 18 saves for a shutout, Gibson earned his first NHL win, a 3–0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.[13] In doing so, Gibson became the youngest NHL goaltender to record a shutout in his NHL debut since the Buffalo Sabres' Daren Puppa (20 years, 223 days) performed the feat in the 1985–86 season.[14] Gibson made his Stanley Cup playoff debut with the Ducks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Los Angeles Kings. He registered a shutout on 28 shots and was named first star of the game on May 10, 2014. Jonas Hiller, whom Gibson started over, was the last goaltender prior to Gibson to record a shutout in his Stanley Cup playoff debut. The Ducks would win Game 5 at home 4–3 but would lose Games 6 and 7 by scores of 2–1 and 6–2, respectively, with Gibson being pulled in Game 7 after allowing 4 goals on 18 shots
With the departure of Jonas Hiller via free agency, the Ducks announced that both Frederik Andersen and John Gibson would compete for the number one starting job for the 2014–15 NHL season. Gibson seemed to have performed well enough in the preseason to start opening night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his hometown team, in which Gibson stopped 33 of 39 shots en route to a 6–4 loss. With Andersen starting off the season strong, Gibson was sent to Norfolk for a weekend to gain some playing time. Afterwards, he was recalled by the Ducks
Gibson would return and would win 2 starts and lose 1, which included a shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks. Unfortunately, Gibson injured his groin while warming up before a game against the Colorado Avalanche. He was estimated to miss 6–8 weeks, thus giving Andersen total control of the number one job. After coming off injured reserve, Gibson would spend time off with Norfolk. Injuries and illnesses kept Gibson in and out of the lineup, and in 11 games overall, he posted a record of 6–3–2 with a 2.07 goals against averages and a save percentage of .935%
When Andersen went down with an injury and after the team signed Ilya Bryzgalov, Gibson was recalled. When Andersen returned, the two goalies would rotate in and out of the crease with Gibson at one point being considered as the starter down the stretch with Andersen struggling a bit. Overall, Gibson would post up a record of 13–8 with a 2.60 goals against average and a save percentage of .914%. He did not see a single minute of play during the Ducks postseason run, in which they fell to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions, Chicago Blackhawks in seven games
With the off-season acquisition of Anton Khudobin, rumors sparked of Gibson being traded elsewhere, which was promptly put down by Ducks general manager Bob Murray. On September 21, the Ducks announced that they've signed Gibson to a three-year contract extension, worth reportedly $6.9 million. He also began the 2015–16 season with the new AHL club San Diego Gulls. When Andersen had the flu, Gibson was recalled on November 24 and started when the Flames met the Ducks in which the Ducks won 5–3. Gibson started for the next 9 games posting a 4–4–1 record. On January 6, 2016, it was announced that Gibson was selected to his first All-Star Game.[15]
On August 4, 2018, the Ducks re-signed Gibson to an eight-year, $51.2 million contract extension worth $6.4 million annually.[16]
On February 13, 2019, Gibson was placed on injured reserve by the Ducks, due to head, back, and neck injuries obtained from a collision with teammate Jaycob Megna.[17]
International play Edit
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing United States
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
| 2013 Stockholm/Helsinki | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
| 2013 Ufa | ||
| IIHF World U18 Championships | ||
| 2011 Germany | ||
Gibson represented Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Playing style Edit
Like most modern goaltenders, Gibson plays the style of goaltending known as "butterfly style" that first came into play during the 1960s with Tony Esposito, but popularized later by Patrick Roy. Gibson possesses great reflexes and agility, which allows him to often perform saves that are considered difficult to make. Gibson is known for his calm and collective style of play in net, and exceptional ability to read the surrounding play.
Career statistics Edit
Regular season and playoffs Edit
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2009–10 | US NTDP | USHL | 18 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1023 | 63 | 0 | 3.69 | .905 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | US NTDP | USHL | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 983 | 39 | 1 | 2.38 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 32 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 1897 | 87 | 1 | 2.75 | .928 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 898 | 40 | 1 | 2.67 | .938 | ||
| 2012–13 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 27 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 1615 | 65 | 1 | 2.41 | .928 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 609 | 22 | 1 | 2.17 | .946 | ||
| 2012–13 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 | .857 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 45 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 2587 | 101 | 5 | 2.34 | .919 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 373 | 9 | 1 | 1.45 | .955 | ||
| 2013–14 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 4 | 1 | 1.33 | .954 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 200 | 9 | 1 | 2.69 | .919 | ||
| 2014–15 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 23 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 1340 | 58 | 1 | 2.60 | .914 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Norfolk Admirals | AHL | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 665 | 23 | 1 | 2.07 | .935 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | San Diego Gulls | AHL | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 775 | 34 | 1 | 2.63 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 40 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 2276 | 79 | 4 | 2.07 | .920 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 6 | 0 | 3.08 | .900 | ||
| 2016–17 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 52 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 2951 | 109 | 6 | 2.22 | .924 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 879 | 38 | 0 | 2.59 | .918 | ||
| 2017–18 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 60 | 31 | 18 | 7 | 3429 | 139 | 4 | 2.43 | .926 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 217 | 13 | 0 | 3.59 | .889 | ||
| 2018–19 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 58 | 26 | 22 | 8 | 3234 | 153 | 2 | 2.84 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 51 | 20 | 26 | 5 | 2982 | 149 | 1 | 3.00 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 35 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 2031 | 101 | 3 | 2.98 | .903 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 56 | 18 | 26 | 11 | 3236 | 172 | 1 | 3.19 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 53 | 14 | 31 | 8 | 3005 | 200 | 1 | 3.99 | .899 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 431 | 180 | 179 | 59 | 24,680 | 1,164 | 24 | 2.83 | .912 | 26 | 11 | 13 | 1,413 | 66 | 1 | 2.80 | .912 | ||||
International Edit
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T/OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | United States | WJC | 7th | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 4.00 | .852 | |
| 2013 | United States | WJC | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 398 | 9 | 1 | 1.36 | .955 | ||
| 2013 | United States | WC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 308 | 8 | 1 | 1.56 | .951 | ||
| 2016 | Team North America | WCH | 5th | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 3 | 0 | 2.09 | .932 | |
| Junior totals | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 458 | 13 | 1 | 1.70 | .943 | ||||
| Senior totals | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 394 | 11 | 1 | 1.56 | .951 | ||||
Awards and honors Edit
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | ||
| Rookie of the Month | December 2015 | [18] |
| NHL All-Star Game | 2016, 2019, 2022 | |
| All-Rookie Team | 2016 | |
| William M. Jennings Trophy | 2016 | |
| International | ||
| WJC18 First Team All-Star | 2011 | [19] |
| Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year | 2011 | [20] |
| WJC Most Valuable Player | 2013 | [8] |
| WJC Best Goaltender | 2013 | [7] |
| WJC All-Star Team | 2013 | [8] |
References Edit
- ^ "John Gibson (b.1993) hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com". hockeydb.com.
- ^ Brehm, Mike (January 10, 2011). "Swedish pair leads draft rankings; USA's John Gibson is top goalie". USA Today. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ . USHL. December 21, 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ "How John Gibson Went From High School Cut To NHL Star | InGoal Magazine". ingoalmag.com. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
- ^ (PDF). IIHF. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ (PDF). IIHF. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
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- ^ "US wins gold at junior ice hockey worlds". Associated Press. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
- ^ "Shootout Win Earns USA Bronze". IIHF. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ "2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Goalkeeper Statistics" (PDF). IIHF. (PDF) from the original on December 31, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ . Norfolk Admirals. Archived from the original on April 23, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ "Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks – 4/7/2014". National Hockey League. April 7, 2014.
- ^ . Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ "Perry, Gibson Named to 2016 NHL All-Star Game". National Hockey League. January 6, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ Teaford, Elliott (August 4, 2018). "Ducks give John Gibson 8-year extension on his wedding day". Orange County Register. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- ^ "Gibson placed on injured reserve by Ducks". NHL.com. February 13, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Ducks' Gibson named Rookie of Month for December". National Hockey League. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- ^ Seidel, Mark (April 26, 2011). "Prospects report from world Under 18s". CBC Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
- ^ . Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011.
External links Edit
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database