John Albert (ice hockey)

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John Albert
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Albert with the Manitoba Moose during the 2015-16 season
Born (1989-01-19) January 19, 1989 (age 34)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
ECHL team
Former teams
Toledo Walleye
Winnipeg Jets
Oulun Kärpät
NHL Draft 175th overall, 2007
Atlanta Thrashers
Playing career 2011present

John Albert (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently the captain for the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. He was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 6th round (175th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and has formerly played with the Winnipeg Jets. Albert was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but grew up in Concord Township, Ohio.

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Playing career

Prior to turning professional, Albert played NCAA college hockey with Ohio State University.

Albert scoring his only NHL goal in his only NHL game at Madison Square Garden JohnAlbert1stNHLgoal.jpg
Albert scoring his only NHL goal in his only NHL game at Madison Square Garden

On July 20, 2011, Albert signed with the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2011–12 AHL season. [1] On December 2, 2013, one day after being recalled by the Winnipeg Jets, Albert scored his first NHL goal on his first shot on goal in the league, beating goalie Cam Talbot of the New York Rangers in Winnipeg's 5–2 victory at Madison Square Gardens. [2]

On June 29, 2015, the Jets gave Albert a qualifying offer in order to retain his negotiation rights. [3] Albert later signed an AHL contract with the Jets' new affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, on September 16, 2015. [4] After attending the Jets training camp on a try-out, he joined the Manitoba Moose and was named team captain. [5]

On July 3, 2016, Albert ended his long tenure within the Thrashers/Jets organization, joining Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. [6] In the 2016–17 season, Albert made a seamless transition to European hockey and contributed with 12 goals and 24 points in 42 games for Kärpät.

On July 3, 2017, after a year's absence, Albert returned to the NHL in securing a one-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals. [7] During the 2017–18 season, on February 9, 2018, the Capitals traded Albert to the New York Rangers organization. [8] He was directly assigned to the Rangers AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, for the remainder of the season.

As a free agent from the Rangers, Albert returned to Europe in agreeing to a one-year deal with German club, Grizzlys Wolfsburg, of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga on July 3, 2018. [9] During preparation with the Grizzlys for the 2018–19 campaign, Albert suffered a long-term injury, forcing him out for the entirety of the season. [10]

Returning to North America, Albert resumed his professional career in the 2019–20 season after signing a contract with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, a secondary affiliate to the Winnipeg Jets, on October 3, 2019. [11] In the 2019–20 season, Albert collected 29 points through 44 regular season games before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a free agent into the pandemic delayed 2020–21 season, Albert belatedly joined the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL on January 22, 2021. [12] He split the season between the Thunder and the Rapid City Rush, finishing with a combined 11 points in 30 games.

Albert continued his career in the ECHL, agreeing to return for a fourth season in the league in joining the Toledo Walleye as a free agent on September 29, 2021. [13]

In November, 2022, John Albert was named the captain of the Toledo Walleye. [14]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2004–05 Cleveland Jr. Barons NAHL 30000
2005–06 U.S. National Development Team NAHL368152323
2006–07U.S. National Development TeamNAHL1549134
2007–08 Ohio State University CCHA 414172110
2008–09 Ohio State UniversityCCHA4211283920
2009–10 Ohio State UniversityCCHA396243020
2010–11 Ohio State UniversityCCHA3712223418
2011–12 St. John's IceCaps AHL 649182728153258
2012–13 St. John's IceCapsAHL2432510
2013–14 St. John's IceCapsAHL63281745202116718
2013–14 Winnipeg Jets NHL 91010
2014–15 St. John's IceCapsAHL6616264226
2015–16 Manitoba Moose AHL6612243620
2016–17 Kärpät SM-l 421212241621120
2017–18 Hershey Bears AHL33381110
2017–18 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL231348
2019–20 Jacksonville Icemen ECHL 44821294
2020–21 Wichita Thunder ECHL184594
2020–21 Rapid City Rush ECHL121126
2021–22 Toledo Walleye ECHL51242448221107176
2022 Team Carbonneau 3ICE2202
2022 Team Trottier 3ICE4527
2022–23 Toledo WalleyeECHL47514191490000
NHL totals91010
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Ice hockey
IIHF World U18 Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Tampere
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Saskatchewan

International

YearTeamEventGPGAPtsPIM
2006 United States U17 61452
2007 United States U18 71232
Junior totals132684

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