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He won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
15 Interesting Facts About Alex Goligoski
A Stanley Cup champion defenseman, he enjoyed a 17-season NHL career known for his offensive contributions and steady play across four different teams.
Position
Defenseman
Jersey
#33
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League.
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He was drafted 61st overall in the second round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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His professional career began with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the AHL.
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He scored his first NHL goal in his first game of the 2008-09 season against the Ottawa Senators.
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He was traded to the Dallas Stars in 2011 in exchange for James Neal and Matt Niskanen.
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He declined an invitation to play for the United States at the 2011 IIHF World Championship due to lack of off-time.
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He broke his thumb in November 2011, causing him to miss 11 games.
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He was named an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars prior to the 2015-16 season.
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He played his 600th career NHL game in a loss to the Vancouver Canucks in January 2017.
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He scored a game-winning goal in his 700th NHL game against the San Jose Sharks in February 2018.
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He experienced burnout and "lost his passion for hockey" during his third season with the Arizona Coyotes in December 2018.
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He played his 900th career NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche in March 2021.
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He was fined $5,000 for high-sticking Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle in November 2021.
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He credited an early season healthy scratch in 2013 with helping him better evaluate his game.
About Alex Goligoski
An American defenseman, he played 17 seasons in the NHL for four different teams, winning the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. Known for his offensive contributions from the blueline, he consistently logged high minutes throughout his career before retiring in 2024.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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All-WCHA Rookie Team
2005
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All-WCHA Second Team
2006
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All-WCHA First Team
2007
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AHCA West First-Team All-American
2007
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Stanley Cup Champion
2009
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Alex Goligoski.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Defenseman
Jersey #: 33
Status: Retired
Age: 40 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Career Stats
Seasons: 17
Goals: 87
Assists: 388
Points: 475
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2004
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Pittsburgh Penguins Dallas Stars Arizona Coyotes Minnesota Wild
Alex Goligoski played for 4 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004.