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John Gibson

Born:July 14, 1993Draft:2011 Ducks #39 Overall
Hometown:Pittsburgh, PAPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Catches:Left
National Team:United StatesCurrent Team:Detroit Red Wings

John Gibson (born July 14, 1993) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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.

John Gibson Anaheim Ducks
John Gibson, Anaheim Ducks (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

John Gibson Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
June 28, 2025Anaheim DucksDetroit Red Wings Petr Mrazek
2026 4th-Round Pick
2027 2nd-Round Pick

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Achievements

  • Played in two NHL All-Star Games (2016, 2019)
  • William M Jennings Trophy (2016)
  • NHL Rookie of the Month (December 2016)
  • Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 World Junior Championship (WJC)
  • Named to the 2013 WJC All-Star Team
  • 2013 WJC MVP, Best Goaltender, Top-Three Player on Team USA
  • Won a bronze medal with Team USA at the 2013 World Championship

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