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He was the first Alaska-born player in National Hockey League history.
15 Interesting Facts About Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez was a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Calder Trophy winner who made history as the first Alaska-born player in the NHL.
Position
Center
Jersey
#23
Status
Retired
Teams
7
Facts
15
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He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL top rookie in 2000.
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He won two Stanley Cups as a key playmaker for the New Jersey Devils.
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He served as an assistant coach for the New York Islanders after retiring as a player.
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He tied for the NHL lead in assists during the 2003–04 season with 56.
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He won the ECHL Most Valuable Player award playing for his hometown team during the 2004–05 NHL lockout.
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He played in his 1,000th career NHL game on December 28, 2014.
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He experienced a 60-game goal drought spanning over a calendar year while playing in Montreal.
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He set career highs in goals and points during the 2005–06 season, scoring 33 goals and 84 points.
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He lost a puck flip to decide who would wear jersey number 23 upon joining the New York Rangers.
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He recorded his 500th career NHL point on an assist against his former team in February 2008.
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He wore jersey number 91 during his first year in Montreal because numbers 19 and 23 were both retired by the franchise.
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He was instructed by management to stay home for an entire shortened season to avoid injury prior to a compliance buyout.
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He suffered a broken pelvis during the 2005 ECHL playoffs after being checked into an open bench door.
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He led the 1999 World Junior Championship in scoring with 10 points in six games.
About Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez was a dynamic American center who became the first Alaska-born player in NHL history. Selected 27th overall in 1998 by the New Jersey Devils, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2000 and two Stanley Cups with the franchise. Across a 16-season NHL career, he posted 756 points in 1,079 regular season games.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Calder Memorial Trophy
2000
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Stanley Cup Champion
2000
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Stanley Cup Champion
2003
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NHL All-Star Game
2000
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Scott Gomez.
Player Info
Country: United States
Position: Center
Jersey #: 23
Status: Retired
Age: 46 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Born: Anchorage, Alaska
Career Stats
Seasons: 16
Goals: 181
Assists: 575
Points: 756
Teams: 7
Drafted: 1998
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
New Jersey Devils New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens San Jose Sharks Florida Panthers St. Louis Blues Ottawa Senators
Scott Gomez played for 7 different teams during his 16 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the New Jersey Devils in 1998.