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He was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Claude Giroux
A versatile and prolific forward, he has achieved over 1,000 career points and served as the longest-tenured captain in Philadelphia Flyers history.
Position
Forward, Center, Wing
Jersey
#28
Status
Active
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He became the longest-tenured captain in Philadelphia Flyers history.
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He was named the NHL All-Star Game MVP in 2022.
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His jersey number 28 was retired by the Gatineau Olympiques.
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He was the cover athlete for the NHL 13 video game.
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He set a Flyers record for most points in a single Stanley Cup playoff game with six points.
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He played his 1,000th NHL game with the Flyers on March 17, 2022.
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He finished second in the league in points in 2018 with 102 points.
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He holds the Flyers' record for most power play points.
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He was named the Canadian Junior Hockey League's Rookie of the Year in the 2004–05 season despite missing most of it due to mononucleosis.
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He helped the Gatineau Olympiques win a 2008 President's Cup and earned the Guy Lafleur Trophy as playoff MVP.
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He became the second player in Flyers history, after Bobby Clarke, to play 1,000 games with a single team.
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He claimed that Sidney Crosby repeatedly slashed his wrists during face-offs in the 2012 playoff series, leading to surgery on both wrists.
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He was passed over in the 2004 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft.
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He was given a sponsor's exemption to play in a professional golf PGA Tour Canada event in May 2023.
About Claude Giroux
Claude Giroux is a highly skilled Canadian forward known for his playmaking and versatility, capable of excelling at both center and wing. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2006, where he became the longest-tenured captain and a franchise legend, playing over 1,000 games. After stints with the Florida Panthers, he currently serves as an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators, having surpassed 1,000 career points.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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President's Cup Champion
2008
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Guy Lafleur Trophy (QMJHL playoff MVP)
2008
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World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Gold Medal
2008
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NHL All-Star Game MVP
2022
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Reached 1,000 NHL Career Points
2023
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Claude Giroux.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Forward, Center, Wing
Jersey #: 28
Status: Active
Age: 38 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Born: Hearst, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 365
Assists: 751
Points: 1116
Teams: 5
Drafted: 2006
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Philadelphia Phantoms Philadelphia Flyers Eisbären Berlin Florida Panthers Ottawa Senators
Claude Giroux plays for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2006.