Canadian · King City, Ontario · Born 18 January 1990Canadian ice hockey defenseman who captained St. Louis Blues to their first Stanley Cup in 2019 and later joined Vegas Golden Knights as a key player.
Alex Pietrangelo was born in King City, Ontario in 1990. St. Louis Blues selected him fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Draft. His career has produced 152 goals and 582 assists for 734 career points. He was selected to five All-Star games. He was the captain of the St. Louis Blues when they won the Stanley Cup in 2019 — in one of the most remarkable comeback stories in NHL history, as the Blues had been last in the league in January 2019 before winning the championship in June. He signed a seven-year, $61.6 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2020. He is the most celebrated defensive player in Blues franchise history. His poise, two-way play and leadership were central to the Blues' 2019 championship and he embodied the resilience of a team that completed one of the most improbable championship runs in modern hockey.
Leading the St. Louis Blues as captain to their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history in 2019
How They Played
Pietrangelo is a two-way defenseman known for his exceptional skating ability, offensive instincts, and leadership qualities. He possesses a powerful shot from the point and excellent vision for creating scoring opportunities from the blue line. His defensive game is marked by strong positioning, effective gap control, and the ability to break up plays without taking unnecessary penalties.
Lasting Impact
Pietrangelo's leadership of the St. Louis Blues to their first Stanley Cup championship cemented his place in franchise history and demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure on hockey's biggest stage.
Career Honours
- Stanley Cup (2019)
- All-Star 5x
- All-NHL First Team 2x
| Team | Period | GP | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 2008–2020 | 758 | 51 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2020–2024 | — | — |
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