John Gibson: Biography in Details
Who is John Gibson?
John Gibson is an American professional ice hockey player. Presently, he plays as a goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.
John Gibson: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
John was born on 14 July 1993, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. According to his birthdate, he is 28 years old as of 2021.
John is the son of Jack Gibson (father) and Sue Gibson (mother). He has also a brother. Talking about his academic background, he went to Baldwin High School.
He then joined the University of Michigan where he played for the college ice hockey team. Gibson was one of the star players of the Michigan Wolverines men’s hockey team.
Further, he holds an American nationality and his ethnicity is Caucasian.
John Gibson: Professional Life, Career
- John was first drafted at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in the second round, 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks on June 24, 2011.
- In 2013, he represented the USA in the IIHF World Championships where he won a bronze medal and was part of the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program.
- John made a professional debut in the American Hockey League for the Norfolk Admirals in April 2013. The following year, he made his NHL debut as a replacement goaltender for Anaheim Ducks.
- Since then he has been a valuable member of the Ducks. He won his first NHL with a 3-0 made his NHL debut as a replacement goaltender for Anaheim Ducks.
- He was the first youngest goalie to record a shutout in his NHL debut since Daren Pappu of the Buffalo Sabres against the Vancouver Canucks on April 7, 2014.
- In 2016, John Gibson represented Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey.
Awards, Honors
| Year | Awards |
| 2011 | WJC18 First Team All-Star |
| 2011 | Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year |
| 2013 | WJC Most Valuable Player |
| December 2015 | Rookie of the Month |
| 2016 | William M. Jennings Trophy |
| 2016, 2019 | NHL All-Star |
Rumors, Controversy
To date, John has managed to maintain a clean profile. He stays miles away from any sorts of rumors and controversial matters that create headlines in the media.
John Gibson: Net Worth, Salary
In 2019, John Gibson became one of the highest-paid goaltenders after the new contract he signed to Anaheim Ducks.
The team signed him for an 8-year $51.2 million contract extension worth $6.4 million annually. As of 2022, he is estimated to have a net worth of around $28,255,000.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
The player has an athletic body with a towering height. He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches tall and his weight is about 103 kg.
Likewise, he has neck-length black hair and his eyes color is dark brown.
Social Media
The player has a Twitter account with more than 17.3k followers. John Gibson has nearly 170 followers on his Facebook account. However, he is less active on social media sites.
Trivia
- John’s jersey number is 36.
- He is a huge fan of baseball.
- His goaltending style is known as “butterfly style”.
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John Gibson's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | August | Sunday |
| 2025 | August | Monday |
| 2026 | August | Tuesday |
| 2027 | August | Wednesday |
| 2028 | August | Friday |
John Gibson's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | July | Sunday |
| 2025 | July | Monday |
| 2026 | July | Tuesday |
| 2027 | July | Wednesday |
| 2028 | July | Friday |
