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Alex Goligoski

Born:July 30, 1985Draft:2004 Penguins, 61st Overall
Hometown:Grand Rapids, MN, USAPosition:D
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:USACurrent Team:Minnesota Wild

Alexander Marcus Flint Goligoski (born July 30, 1985) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). During his NHL career, he has also played for the Arizona Coyotes, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins, the organization that drafted him in the second round, 61st overall, in 2004.

Alex Goligoski Minnesota Wild
Alex Goligoski, Minnesota Wild (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Alex Goligoski Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
February 21, 2011Pittsburgh PenguinsDallas StarsMatt Niskanen
James Neal
June 16, 2016Dallas StarsArizona CoyotesFifth-Round Pick
(Colton Point)

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • NCAA (WCHA) All-Rookie Team — 2004-05
  • NCAA (WCHA) Second All-Star Team — 2005-06
  • NCAA (WCHA) Champion — 2006-07
  • NCAA (WCHA) Defensive Player of the Year — 2006-07
  • NCAA (WCHA) First All-Star Team — 2006-07
  • NCAA (West) First All-American Team — 2006-07
  • AHL All-Rookie Team — 2007-08
  • AHL All-Star Game — 2007-08
  • AHL Playoffs Most Points by Rookie (28) — 2007-08
  • NHL Stanley Cup Champion — 2008-09

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