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He won a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
15 Interesting Facts About Marcel Goc
Marcel Goc is a German former professional ice hockey center who played 699 NHL games and captained Team Germany to an Olympic silver medal in 2018.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#57
Status
Retired
Teams
8
Facts
15
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He was drafted 20th overall in the first round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
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He played in 699 NHL contests throughout his career.
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He captained Team Germany to their silver medal finish at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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His professional playing career spanned 21 seasons, from 1999 to 2020.
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He scored a series-clinching goal in his second NHL game during the 2004 playoffs.
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He holds the Cleveland Barons franchise record for the longest assist streak, at 7 games.
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He announced the end of his international career after accumulating 112 caps for the German national team.
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After retiring as a player, he transitioned into a coaching role with Adler Mannheim.
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He was known for his defensive prowess and faceoff skills.
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He participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments in 1996 and 1997.
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His father, Josef, played hockey in his native Czechoslovakia, and he has two brothers who also played professionally.
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He accumulated 17 goals and 18 assists in his 112 appearances for the German men's national team.
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He was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Maxim Lapierre in 2015.
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He remained in Germany to play professionally until 2003, two years after being drafted by an NHL team.
About Marcel Goc
German center Marcel Goc played 699 NHL games and 388 DEL games throughout his extensive career from 1999 to 2020. Known for his defensive prowess and faceoff skills, he was a fixture for Team Germany, captaining them to a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into a coaching role with Adler Mannheim.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Olympic Silver Medalist
2018
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DEL Champion
2019
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Scored Series-Clinching Goal in Second NHL Game
2004
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Team Germany Captain
2018
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Cleveland Barons Franchise Record for Longest Assist Streak
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Marcel Goc.
Player Info
Country: Germany
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 57
Status: Retired
Age: 42 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 197 lbs (89 kg)
Born: Calw, West Germany
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 119
Assists: 222
Points: 341
Teams: 8
Drafted: 2001
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
SERC Wild Wings Adler Mannheim Cleveland Barons San Jose Sharks Nashville Predators Florida Panthers Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues
Marcel Goc played for 8 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the San Jose Sharks in 2001.