John Gibson
Gibson with the Anaheim Ducks in 2016
Born (1993-07-14) July 14, 1993 (age 30)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 226 lb (103 kg; 16 st 2 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team Anaheim Ducks
National team  United States
NHL Draft 39th overall, 2011
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2013–present

John Gibson (born July 14, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

Gibson was ranked first among North American goaltenders in both the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's preliminary and midterm rankings for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

Playing career

Amateur

On June 24, 2011, Gibson was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. Prior to his selection, while still playing with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, he committed himself to playing college ice hockey at the University of Michigan,[3] which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Big Ten Conference, for the upcoming 2011–12 season. However, on July 27, he opted out of his agreement with Michigan to instead play major junior ice hockey for the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Gibson, who attended Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was cut from their hockey team and still went on to make the NHL.[4]

During the following season, 2012–13, Gibson was selected to represent the United States at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He was the team's primary goaltender throughout the championship, registering a .955 save percentage and a 1.36 goals against average (GAA) in seven games for the eventual gold medal winners.[5] His save percentage led all goaltenders in the tournament and he was named as the tournament's best goaltender.[6][7] He was also named to the tournament All-Star Team, as well as named the tournament's most valuable player.[8][9]

Gibson also won a bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championships with Team USA's senior squad, posting a 1.56 GAA and .951 save percentage in the tournament.[10][11]

Professional

Gibson made his professional debut with the Norfolk Admirals, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, on April 19, 2013, playing 40 minutes in relief.[12]

On April 7, 2014, aged 20 years and 297 days, Gibson made his first NHL start for the Ducks following an injury to goaltender Frederik Andersen. Making 18 saves for a shutout, Gibson earned his first NHL win, a 3–0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.[13] In doing so, Gibson became the youngest NHL goaltender to record a shutout in his NHL debut since the Buffalo Sabres' Daren Puppa (20 years, 223 days) performed the feat in the 1985–86 season.[14] Gibson made his Stanley Cup playoff debut with the Ducks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Los Angeles Kings. He registered a shutout on 28 shots and was named first star of the game on May 10, 2014.[15] Jonas Hiller, whom Gibson started over, was the last goaltender prior to Gibson to record a shutout in his Stanley Cup playoff debut. The Ducks would win Game 5 at home 4–3 but would lose Games 6 and 7 by scores of 2–1 and 6–2, respectively, with Gibson being pulled in Game 7 after allowing 4 goals on 18 shots.[16]

With the departure of Jonas Hiller via free agency, the Ducks announced that both Frederik Andersen and John Gibson would compete for the number one starting job for the 2014–15 NHL season.[17] Gibson seemed to have performed well enough in the preseason to start opening night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his hometown team, in which Gibson stopped 33 of 39 shots en route to a 6–4 loss.[18] With Andersen starting off the season strong, Gibson was sent to Norfolk for a weekend to gain some playing time. Afterwards, he was recalled by the Ducks. Upon his return Gibson won his next two starts and lost one, which included a shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks. Gibson then injured his groin while warming up before a game against the Colorado Avalanche. He was estimated to miss six to eight weeks, thus giving Andersen total control of the number one job and the Ducks signed Ilya Bryzgalov as a backup to Andersen in Gibson's absence. After coming off injured reserve, Gibson spent time off with Norfolk.[19] When Andersen went down with an injury, Gibson was recalled.[20] When Andersen returned, the two goalies would rotate in and out of the crease with Gibson at one point being considered as the starter down the stretch with Andersen struggling a bit. Overall, Gibson would post up a record of 13–8 with a 2.60 goals against average and a save percentage of .914%. He did not see a single minute of play during the Ducks postseason run, missing the entire first round due to an upper-body injury.[21] The Ducks went all the way to the Western Conference Finals but fell to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions, Chicago Blackhawks in seven games.[22]

Gibson during a game against the Seattle Kraken in 2023

With the off-season acquisition of Anton Khudobin, rumors sparked of Gibson being traded elsewhere, which was promptly put down by Ducks general manager Bob Murray. On September 21, the Ducks announced that they signed Gibson to a three-year contract extension, worth reportedly $6.9 million. He also began the 2015–16 season with the new AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls. When Andersen had the flu, Gibson was recalled on November 24 and started when the Calgary Flames met the Ducks in which the Ducks won 5–3. Gibson started for the next nine games posting a 4–4–1 record. He was named the NHL's Rookie of the Month in December 2016.[23] On January 6, 2016, it was announced that Gibson was selected to his first All-Star Game.[24] Gibson started the started the first round playoff series with the Nashville Predators, but lost the first two games. Andersen replaced him, but it was not enough and Anaheim was eliminated.[25] Andersen and Gibson combined to win the 2016 William M. Jennings Trophy for the lowest goals scored against.[26] Gibson was also named to the NHL's 2016 All-Rookie Team.[27] However, that offseason, the Ducks traded Andersen to the Toronto Maple Leafs and made Gibson the undisputed starter.[25] The Ducks made the playoffs at the end of the 2016–17 season, however, they were swept by the San Jose Sharks in the first round.[28]

On August 4, 2018, the Ducks re-signed Gibson to an eight-year, $51.2 million contract extension worth $6.4 million annually.[29] He made his second All-Star appearance at the 2019 NHL All-Star Game.[30] Gibson appeared in 46 games (45 starts) going 17–19–8 before being injured in a collision with teammate Jaycob Megna during a 4–0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on February 7, 2019. On February 13, 2019, Gibson was placed on injured reserve by the Ducks, due to head, back, and neck injuries obtained from a collision Megna.[31] He returned to the lineup on March 1 in a 3–0 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, making 32 saves on 34 shots.[32] The 2019–20 season marked Gibson's fifth straight 20-win season.[33] During the 2020–21 season marked a downturn in Gibson's performance for the first time, with only a .904 save percentage and a 3.00 goals against average.[34]

Gibson began the 2021–22 season as the team's starter, backed up by Anthony Stolarz and Lukáš Dostál. He began the season demanding a turnaround in the team's play.[28] He was named to the 2022 NHL All-Star Game representing the Ducks for the third time.[35] The Ducks were in the playoff race until the All-Star Game, which they followed up with a losing skid and never got back in. They ended up missing the playoffs.[36] This was reflected in Gibson's play, which saw him struggle following the All-Star Game.[37] During the 2022–23 season, Gibson again played on a struggling Ducks team, leading or among the leaders in saves during the majority of the season. On March 10, 2023, Gibson set a new franchise record for career saves with the team, surpassing Guy Hebert's mark of 11,813 in a 3–1 victory over the Calgary Flames.[38] The Ducks failed to make the postseason for the fifth straight year.[39]

International play

Medal record
Representing  United States

Men's ice hockey
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Stockholm/Helsinki
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Ufa
IIHF World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Germany

Gibson represented Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2009–10 US NTDP USHL 18 7 9 0 1023 63 0 3.69 .905 — — — — — — — —
2010–11 US NTDP USHL 17 9 4 3 983 39 1 2.38 .926 — — — — — — — —
2011–12 Kitchener Rangers OHL 32 21 10 0 1897 87 1 2.75 .928 16 8 7 898 40 1 2.67 .938
2012–13 Kitchener Rangers OHL 27 17 9 1 1615 65 1 2.41 .928 10 5 5 609 22 1 2.17 .946
2012–13 Norfolk Admirals AHL 1 0 0 0 40 3 0 4.50 .857 — — — — — — — —
2013–14 Norfolk Admirals AHL 45 21 17 4 2587 101 5 2.34 .919 6 4 2 373 9 1 1.45 .955
2013–14 Anaheim Ducks NHL 3 3 0 0 181 4 1 1.33 .954 4 2 2 200 9 1 2.69 .919
2014–15 Anaheim Ducks NHL 23 13 8 0 1340 58 1 2.60 .914 — — — — — — — —
2014–15 Norfolk Admirals AHL 11 6 3 2 665 23 1 2.07 .935 — — — — — — — —
2015–16 San Diego Gulls AHL 13 7 4 1 775 34 1 2.63 .917 — — — — — — — —
2015–16 Anaheim Ducks NHL 40 21 13 3 2276 79 4 2.07 .920 2 0 2 117 6 0 3.08 .900
2016–17 Anaheim Ducks NHL 52 25 16 9 2951 109 6 2.22 .924 16 9 5 879 38 0 2.59 .918
2017–18 Anaheim Ducks NHL 60 31 18 7 3429 139 4 2.43 .926 4 0 4 217 13 0 3.59 .889
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL 58 26 22 8 3234 153 2 2.84 .917 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Anaheim Ducks NHL 51 20 26 5 2982 149 1 3.00 .904 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Anaheim Ducks NHL 35 9 19 7 2031 101 3 2.98 .903 — — — — — — — —
2021–22 Anaheim Ducks NHL 56 18 26 11 3236 172 1 3.19 .904 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Anaheim Ducks NHL 53 14 31 8 3005 200 1 3.99 .899 — — — — — — — —
NHL totals 431 180 179 59 24,680 1,164 24 2.83 .912 26 11 13 1,413 66 1 2.80 .912

International

Year Team Event Result GP W L T/OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2012 United States WJC 7th 1 0 1 0 60 4 0 4.00 .852
2013 United States WJC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 5 2 0 398 9 1 1.36 .955
2013 United States WC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 5 3 1 0 308 8 1 1.56 .951
2016 Team North America WCH 5th 2 1 0 0 86 3 0 2.09 .932
Junior totals 8 5 3 0 458 13 1 1.70 .943
Senior totals 7 4 1 0 394 11 1 1.56 .951

Awards and honors

Award Year
NHL
Rookie of the Month December 2015 [40]
NHL All-Star Game 2016, 2019, 2022
All-Rookie Team 2016
William M. Jennings Trophy 2016
International
WJC18 First Team All-Star 2011 [41]
Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year 2011 [42]
WJC Most Valuable Player 2013 [8]
WJC Best Goaltender 2013 [7]
WJC All-Star Team 2013 [8]

References

  1. ^ "John Gibson (b.1993) hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com". hockeydb.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  2. ^ Brehm, Mike (January 10, 2011). "Swedish pair leads draft rankings; USA's John Gibson is top goalie". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 19, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  3. ^ "Gibson Commits to the University of Michigan". USHL. December 21, 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "How John Gibson Went From High School Cut To NHL Star | InGoal Magazine". ingoalmag.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "Player Statistics by Team: USA" (PDF). IIHF. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  6. ^ "Goalkeepers" (PDF). IIHF. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Best Players Selected by the Directorate" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved January 7, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ a b c "Media All Stars" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved January 7, 2013.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "US wins gold at junior ice hockey worlds". Associated Press. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  10. ^ "Shootout Win Earns USA Bronze". IIHF. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  11. ^ "2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Goalkeeper Statistics" (PDF). IIHF. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 31, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  12. ^ "Admirals Fall in Syracuse, Now in a Four-Way Tie in Playoff Race". Norfolk Admirals. Archived from the original on April 23, 2013. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
  13. ^ "Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks – 4/7/2014". National Hockey League. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  14. ^ Stewart, Monte. "Ducks' Gibson records shutout in NHL debut". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  15. ^ "In playoff debut, John Gibson shuts out Kings to even series at 2-2". ESPN. Associated Press. May 11, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "Kings eliminate Ducks using first-period barrage in Game 7 rout". ESPN. Associated Press. May 17, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Pugmire, Lance (September 24, 2014). "Ducks goalies Frederik Andersen, John Gibson in friendly competition". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Sidney Crosby, Pens down Ducks despite Corey Perry hat trick". ESPN. Associated Press. October 10, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  19. ^ "Ducks assign goalie John Gibson to AHL Norfolk, likely for season". Sports Illustrated. December 17, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Pugmire, Lance (February 10, 2015). "Ducks put Frederik Andersen on injured reserve, recall John Gibson". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  21. ^ Hammond, Rich (April 25, 2015). "Gibson returns, but Ducks pleased with Andersen in goal". The Orange County Register. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  22. ^ Ask, Mathias (May 31, 2015). "Chicago Blackhawks back in Stanley Cup final after Game 7 win over Ducks". The Guardian. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Teaford, Elliott (January 5, 2016). "Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson is one rookie who hasn't played like one". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  24. ^ "Perry, Gibson Named to 2016 NHL All-Star Game". National Hockey League. January 6, 2016. Archived from the original on February 25, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  25. ^ a b Whicker, Mark (June 21, 2016). "Anaheim Ducks put all their chips on John Gibson after they trade Freddie Andersen". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  26. ^ Beacham, Greg (August 4, 2018). "Ducks agree to 8-year extension with goalie John Gibson". CBC Sports. Associated Press. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  27. ^ "NHL unveils 2015-16 NHL All-Star Teams, All-Rookie Team". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. June 22, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  28. ^ a b Teaford, Elliott (October 21, 2021). "Ducks 2021-22 preview: John Gibson says time is now for a turnaround". The Orange County Register. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  29. ^ Teaford, Elliott (August 4, 2018). "Ducks give John Gibson 8-year extension on his wedding day". Orange County Register. Archived from the original on August 5, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
  30. ^ "Column: Long night for Vezina-worthy John Gibson at NHL All-Star game". Los Angeles Times. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  31. ^ "Gibson placed on injured reserve by Ducks". National Hockey League. February 13, 2019. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  32. ^ Coppinger, Mike (March 1, 2019). "John Gibson's return can't save Ducks in 3-0 loss to Golden Knights". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  33. ^ "John Gibson excels before leaving with apparent injury as Ducks defeat Maple Leafs". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. March 6, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  34. ^ Wyshynski, Greg (January 11, 2021). "Anaheim Ducks 2021 season preview: Can John Gibson return to elite form?". ESPN. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  35. ^ Teaford, Elliott (January 13, 2022). "Ducks' John Gibson selected to All-Star team; Troy Terry snubbed". The Orange County Register. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  36. ^ "Anaheim Ducks picking up coach Dallas Eakins' contract option for 2022-23 season". ESPN. Associated Press. April 12, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  37. ^ Stephens, Eric (September 14, 2022). "Will Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson rebound, or are there other options?". The Athletic. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  38. ^ "John Gibson sets Ducks' all-time saves record in victory over Calgary". The Orange County Register. Associated Press. March 10, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  39. ^ Greenspan, Dan (March 19, 2023). "Ducks eliminated from playoff contention in loss to Canucks". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  40. ^ "Ducks' Gibson named Rookie of Month for December". National Hockey League. January 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  41. ^ Seidel, Mark (April 26, 2011). "Prospects report from world Under 18s". CBC Sports. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  42. ^ "USA Hockey Honors USHL Players, Coach, Alumni :: USHL.COM". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011.

External links

Awards and achievements Preceded byCorey CrawfordCarey Price William M. Jennings Trophy 2016 With: Frederik Andersen Succeeded byBraden Holtby
Categories