Early life
editCareer
editAmateur
edit
- 2003-04 Cumberland Barons
- 2004-05 Cumberland Grads
- 2005-06 Gatineau Olympiques
- 2006-07 Gatineau Olympiques
- 2007-08 Gatineau Olympiques
Professional
editPhiladelphia Flyers (2008–2022)
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Giroux was expected to break into the Flyers' opening night lineup for the 2008–09 season, but after a middling performance during training camp, coach John Stevens decided that it would be more valuable for him to receive extended playing time with the Philadelphia Phantoms, the Flyers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, than spending limited time on the ice as part of the Flyers' fourth offensive line.[1] While Andreas Nodl, Jon Kalinski, and Jared Ross all received NHL call-ups through the first two months of the season, Giroux remained with the Phantoms, leading all AHL rookies in scoring with 33 points in his first 17 games.[2] He was called up to the Flyers on December 24 to replace Scottie Upshall, who was out for two weeks with a knee injury, and made his NHL debut two days later in a 5–1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.[3] His first NHL point came on December 30, when Giroux recorded an assist during the Flyers' 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.[4] His first goal came the following month, pushing one past Tomáš Vokoun in the third period of a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on January 27.[5][6]
- 2008-09
- 2009-10
- 2010-11
- 2011-12
- Lockout
- 2012-13
- 2013-14
- 2014-15
- 2015-16
- 2016-17
- 2017-18
- 2018-19
- 2019-20
Despite his team's elimination in the playoffs, Giroux was confident in the Flyers' success during the 2020–21 season.[7] On January 26, 2021, Giroux played his 611th game as captain of the Flyers, breaking a record set by Bobby Clarke in 1984.[8] Giroux's 328-game iron man streak was broken on February 18, when COVID-19 protocols prevented him from playing a game against the Rangers. It was the first time that neither Giroux nor Jakub Voráček were in the Flyers' lineup since March 1, 2009.[9] He returned on February 24, recording three assists in a 4-3 win over the Rangers.[10]
- 2020-21
- 2021-22
Florida Panthers (2022–present)
editOn March 19, 2022, Giroux was traded to the Florida Panthers. The Flyers also sent Connor Bunnaman, German Rubstov, and a fifth-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft to Florida and retained half of Giroux's salary, while they received Owen Tippett, a first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[11]
International play
edit- 2008 WJC
- 2013 WC
- 2015 WC
- 2016 WCH
- 2017 WC
Playing style
editPersonal life
editGiroux married his wife Ryanne in July 2018. The wedding took place in Allentown, New Jersey, with many of Giroux's Flyers teammates in attendance.[12] The couple's first son, Gavin, was born on August 26, 2019.[13] Their second son, Palmer, was born on August 5, 2021.[14]
Giroux was arrested and spent the night of July 1, 2014, in jail after "repeatedly grabbing the buttocks of a male police officer" while under the influence of alcohol in the ByWard Market district of Ottawa.[15] No charges were filed, and Giroux apologized for his "misguided attempt at humor" during his Canada Day celebrations, but a photo that appeared to depict the rest briefl went viral on Twitter.[16]
Awards, honours, and records
editReferences
edit- ^ Seravalli, Frank (October 9, 2008). "Phantoms figure to have firepower". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 71. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Seravalli, Frank (December 26, 2008). "Giroux is awaiting his turn". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 82. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Moran, Ed (December 27, 2008). "Giroux answers the call". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 35. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Leafs again pay price for bad habits". Ottawa Citizen. January 2, 2009. p. B8. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Penalties hurt Flyers in loss to Florida". Lancaster New Era. January 28, 2009. p. C3. Retrieved December 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Philadelphia Flyers at Florida Panthers Box Score – January 27, 2009". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ Fish, Wayne (September 18, 2020). "Claude Giroux optimistic Flyers moving closer to Stanley Cup contention". Bucks County Courier Times. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Carchidi, Sam (January 26, 2021). "Flyers record-setting Claude Giroux models captaincy after Mike Richards". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Carchidi, Sam (February 18, 2021). "The Flyers' lineup didn't include Claude Giroux or Jake Voracek for the first time in 12 years". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Kimelman, Adam (February 24, 2021). "Giroux has three assists in return, Flyers hold off Rangers". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ "Giroux traded to Panthers by Flyers for Tippett, first-round pick". National Hockey League. March 19, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ "Claude Giroux tied the knot and there are some awesome photos from the wedding". NBC Sports Philadelphia. July 9, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Carchidi, Sam (September 13, 2019). "For new dad Claude Giroux, more motivation to extend his brilliant Flyers career". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Ryanne Giroux [@ryannegiroux] (August 5, 2021). "👋🏼! A really special somebody entered the world this morning at 3:19! meet all 7lbs6oz of baby palmer giroux🥰" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Flyers' Claude Giroux arrested after 'repeatedly grabbing the buttocks' of Ottawa police officer: report". National Post. July 2, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- ^ Miller, Randy (July 3, 2014). "Flyers' Claude Giroux apologizes for 'misguided attempt at humor' groping cop's butt". NJ.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
