Chad Johnson (ice hockey)

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Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson - Buffalo Sabres.jpg
Johnson with the Buffalo Sabres in 2016
Born (1986-06-10) June 10, 1986 (age 38)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for New York Rangers
Phoenix Coyotes
Boston Bruins
New York Islanders
Buffalo Sabres
Calgary Flames
St. Louis Blues
Anaheim Ducks
National teamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
NHL draft 125th overall, 2006
Pittsburgh Penguins
Playing career 2009–2019

Chad Terry Johnson (born June 10, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He most recently played for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 125th overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

College

Johnson played college ice hockey for the University of Alaska Fairbanks (Nanooks). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins 125th overall in the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2006 Entry Draft. During his senior year, he was the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Player of the Year, as well as a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

Professional

New York Rangers

After graduating, on June 27, 2009, Johnson was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for a fifth-round pick (151st overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He began his professional career in the 2009–10 season with the Rangers American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. When the Rangers waived Stephen Valiquette to Hartford on December 2, Johnson was recalled to serve as a backup goaltender to Henrik Lundqvist. [1] He made his NHL debut against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 30, 2009, when he replaced Lundqvist after the first period. He allowed a breakaway goal to Simon Gagné on the first shot he faced, after playing for 23 seconds. He finished the game with 17 saves on 20 shots over two periods. He played his first career start against the Atlanta Thrashers and lost 2–1 in overtime. [2]

Johnson while playing for the Connecticut Whale Chad Johnson Whale.jpg
Johnson while playing for the Connecticut Whale

Phoenix Coyotes

After spending three years with the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate club Hartford Wolf Pack/Connecticut Whale, and playing in six NHL games, Johnson became an unrestricted free agent. He signed with the Phoenix Coyotes for a one-year, two-way contract and assigned to the AHL's Portland Pirates. [3]

At the beginning of the lock-out shortened 2012–13 season, starting goaltender Mike Smith suffered a lower body injury. Johnson was called up to provide backup to Jason LaBarbera. After spending two games as a backup, on January 28, 2013, Johnson was called on to start in goal against the Nashville Predators. In his first NHL start since January 31, 2010, seventh overall, he earned first star accolades by stopping all 21 shots he faced on his way to his first NHL career shutout. [4]

Boston Bruins

On July 5, 2013, Johnson was signed as a free agent to a one-year contract with the Boston Bruins. Johnson was the team's backup goaltender, behind Tuukka Rask, marking his first full-time NHL job. [5]

New York Islanders

On July 1, 2014, Johnson was signed as a free agent to a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the New York Islanders. [6] During his time with the club, Johnson posted an (8–8–1) record.

Buffalo Sabres

On March 2, 2015, he was traded along with a draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Michal Neuvirth., [7] but he did not play for the Sabres until the 2015–16 season.

On December 17, 2015, Johnson recorded a 44-save shutout, breaking the Sabres franchise record for most saves in a regular season shutout, which had been held by Ryan Miller.

Calgary Flames

As a free agent from the Sabres, on July 1, 2016, Johnson joined his sixth NHL club in signing a one-year contract with the Calgary Flames. [8] Johnson began the 2016–17 season, initially serving Brian Elliott as the backup, before he was elevated to shared starts through the midpoint of the year. Johnson would later return to his backup status in completing the season with 18 wins in 36 games. Johnson made his first NHL playoff appearance in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks, in relief of Elliot. The Flames would lose the game, 3–1, and get swept out of the playoffs.

On June 17, 2017, Johnson was as an impending free agent was traded back to former club, the Arizona Coyotes, in the Flames acquisition of Mike Smith. Included in the trade largely for 2017 NHL Expansion Draft considerations, he was dealt alongside prospect Brandon Hickey and a conditional 3rd round pick. [9]

Return to Buffalo

Johnson went to market as a free agent from the Coyotes, and promptly signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract for a second stint with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2017. [10] In the 2017–18 season, Johnson was unable to replicate his previous season with club, in winning just 10 of 36 games, he was unable to steer the Sabres from a last place finish in the league.

St. Louis Blues and Anaheim Ducks

On July 1, 2018, Johnson opted to move on from the Sabres and agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. [11] In the 2018–19 season, Johnson as the club's backup to Jake Allen, appeared in 10 games as the Blues struggled to start the campaign. After collecting just two wins, Johnson was placed on waivers by the Blues and was claimed by the Anaheim Ducks on December 11, 2018. [12]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLOTLMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2003–04 Brooks Bandits AJHL 316203178211703.94—————————
2004–05Brooks BanditsAJHL42251622,50510922.61.923945493————
2005–06 University of Alaska-Fairbanks CCHA 186749854202.56.917————————
2006–07 University of Alaska-FairbanksCCHA1956210025213.11.883————————
2007–08 University of Alaska-FairbanksCCHA70603572003.36.893————————
2008–09 University of Alaska-FairbanksCCHA351416520625761.66.940————————
2009–10 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 4424182264911232.54.911————————
2009–10 New York Rangers NHL 51212811102.35.919————————
2010–11 Hartford Wolf Pack/CT Whale AHL4016193227110322.72.901————————
2010–11 New York RangersNHL100020206.00.818————————
2011–12 Connecticut WhaleAHL4922186277511512.49.919————————
2012–13 Portland Pirates AHL341615119379723.00.9033032041203.53.898
2012–13 Phoenix Coyotes NHL4202247511.21.954————————
2013–14 Boston Bruins NHL27174315115322.10.925————————
2014–15 New York Islanders NHL1988110535403.08.889————————
2015–16 Buffalo Sabres NHL4522164259210212.36.920————————
2016–17 Calgary Flames NHL361815120138732.59.91010152101.16.952
2017–18 Buffalo SabresNHL3610163177410503.55.891————————
2018–19 St. Louis Blues NHL102604912913.54.884————————
2018–19 Anaheim Ducks NHL90503202003.75.872————————
NHL totals19280721510,29946882.73.90710152101.16.952
Medal record
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Ice hockey
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Germany/France

International

YearTeamEventResultGPWLT/OTLMINGA SO GAA SV%
2010 Canada WC 7th300073100.82.964
2017 CanadaWCSilver medal icon.svg3300180411.33.917
Senior totals6300253511.18.932

Awards and honours

AwardYear
College
All-CCHA First Team 2008–09
CCHA Player of the Year 2008–09
AHCA West Second-Team All-American 2008–09

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by CCHA Best Goaltender
2008–09 		Succeeded by
Preceded by CCHA Player of the Year
2008–09 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Perani Cup winner
2008–09 		Succeeded by
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