Defender who has played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights, winning the Stanley Cup in 2019. Known for his strong two-way play and leadership on the ice.
Alex Pietrangelo is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023, cementing his status as one of the most skilled and decorated defensemen in the league.
Pietrangelo grew up in the Greater Toronto Area, where he began playing minor hockey for the NobleKing Knights, Rep A team, and later with the Richmond Hill Stars of the OMHA. He played three years with the Vaughan Kings of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and was a member of the All-Ontario Peewee AAA Champion Vaughan Kings team in 2003. Pietrangelo also played three years in the Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA system, winning Ontario's bantam championship in 2005.
Pietrangelo played junior hockey with the Niagara IceDogs and Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He was a key player for Team Canada at the junior and senior level, winning a gold medal with Canada's under-20 team at the 2009 World Junior Championships. Pietrangelo was named Best Defenceman at the 2010 World Junior Championship and 2011 Men's World Championship. He was also named to the 2014 Canadian Olympic hockey team and won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Pietrangelo played for the St. Louis Blues for parts of twelve seasons, captaining the team for his final four seasons. He was a key player on the Blues' Stanley Cup-winning team in 2019, scoring 16 points in 26 playoff games. In 2020, Pietrangelo signed with the Vegas Golden Knights as a free agent and won his second Stanley Cup with the team in 2023.
In addition to his on-ice achievements, Pietrangelo is known for his charitable work off the ice. He has been involved with several charitable initiatives, including the Blues' "Blues for Kids" foundation and the Golden Knights' "Vegas Golden Knights Foundation". Pietrangelo has also been an advocate for concussion awareness and has worked with organizations to promote safety in hockey.
Alex Pietrangelo's impressive career has solidified his status as one of the greatest defensemen in the NHL. His two Stanley Cup championships, Olympic gold medal, and multiple international awards have cemented his legacy as a winner and a leader. As he continues to play at an elite level, Pietrangelo's impact on the game will only continue to grow, inspiring future generations of hockey players.
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