15 Interesting Facts About Anthony Amonte

An American right winger, he was a prolific scorer for the Chicago Blackhawks and a two-time Olympic medalist, retiring with 900 career points.

Position
Right wing
Jersey
#10
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
1

He won a gold medal with the United States national team at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.

2

He earned a silver medal representing his country at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

3

He was drafted 68th overall in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.

4

He played over 1,100 career NHL regular season games.

5

He scored his 400th career NHL goal while playing for the Calgary Flames on December 10, 2005.

6

He was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks with seven games remaining in the 1993-94 season, the year his former team won the Stanley Cup.

7

He scored at least 30 goals in six different seasons during his time with the Chicago Blackhawks.

8

He recorded at least 40 goals in three seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks.

9

He had a five-season-long streak where he did not miss a single game while playing in Chicago.

10

He finished his career ranked 13th all-time in points among American-born players as of March 2020.

11

He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1992.

12

He played in five NHL All-Star Games between 1997 and 2001.

13

His sister, Kelly Amonte Hiller, is a highly successful collegiate women's lacrosse coach with eight National Titles.

14

He served as the head coach of the Thayer Academy men's varsity hockey team, his alma mater, before stepping down in 2022.

15

He currently works as a scout for the Florida Panthers.

About Anthony Amonte

An American former professional ice hockey player, he was a prolific right winger known for his scoring ability, especially during his time with the Chicago Blackhawks. He represented the United States in international play, winning a gold medal at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He retired in 2008 with 900 career points.

Career Achievements & Milestones

World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal

1996

Olympic Games Silver Medal

2002

NHL All-Rookie Team

1992

Played in five NHL All-Star Games

Scored 400th NHL Goal

2005

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Anthony Amonte.

Player Info

Country: U.S.
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 10
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 202 lbs (92 kg)
Born: Hingham, Massachusetts

Career Stats

Seasons: 17
Goals: 416
Assists: 484
Points: 900
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1988
Round: 4th

Teams & Career

New York Rangers Chicago Blackhawks Phoenix Coyotes Philadelphia Flyers Calgary Flames

Anthony Amonte played for 5 different teams during his 17 seasons career. He was originally drafted 4th overall by the New York Rangers in 1988.