Jordan Sigalet
Jordan Marvin Sigalet (born February 19, 1981) is a Canadian ice hockey coach and former goaltender. He is the goaltending coach for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. His brother Jonathan also played on the Bowling Green hockey team and in one NHL game with the Boston Bruins.
| Jordan Sigalet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
February 19, 1981 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for |
Boston Bruins Vienna Capitals | ||
| NHL Draft |
209th overall, 2001 Boston Bruins | ||
| Playing career | 2006–2009 | ||
Early life
Sigalet played collegiate hockey at Bowling Green University. On February 27 and 28 2003, he played two games against Northern Michigan University. He stopped 66 shot attempts combined. Sigalet ended the 2003 NCAA hockey season in a playoff loss.
As a junior, Sigalet was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in March 2004 but only announced his condition in December.[1] Many fellow hockey players were inspired by him: the entire Nebraska-Omaha hockey team autographed a jersey and sent it to him. Players from University of Michigan and from Boston College also sent him signed items. In addition, he became the first goalie to hold the position of team captain at Bowling Green.
During the 2005 NCAA season, Sigalet blocked 92 percent of the shots taken against him. He was voted captain and named a Hobey Baker finalist. He was also nominated for Best Comeback Athlete at the ESPY Award.[2]
Professional career
Despite his diagnosis, Sigalet was drafted by the Boston Bruins after his senior year.[3] Sigalet made his NHL debut on January 7, 2006, as a backup for Andrew Raycroft. Raycroft sprained his ankle in the third period, letting Sigalet play the final 43 seconds.[2]
On November 16, 2007, during a game with the Worcester Sharks, Sigalet collapsed on the ice due to Multiple Sclerosis.[4] He was placed in rehab for a month to recover.[2]
Sigalet joined the Vienna Capitals on 25 January 2009 and left Gazovik Tyumen.[5]
Coaching career
Sigalet was named goaltending coach of the Everett Silvertips August 3, 2010.[6] On August 3, 2011 Sigalet was hired as a goaltending coach for the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League. On August 19, 2014, the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League announced Sigalet as their new goalie coach.[7]
Off the ice
Sigalet became an ambassador for the Multiple Sclerosis Rhode Island chapter. Sigalet participated in a fundraiser supported by the Providence Bruins and pharmaceutical company Serono (maker of MS treatment Rebif) called "Sigalet Saves For MS" that donated 20 dollars for every save he made.
Awards and achievements
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| All-CCHA First Team | 2003-04 | |
| All-CCHA Second Team | 2004-05 | |
| AHL Fred Hunt Memorial Trophy | 2007–08 | |
References
- "Jordan Sigalet and Jonathan Girard sign one-year contracts". NHL.com. August 10, 2005. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Deziel, Shanda (June 1, 2017). "How a life-changing diagnosis led one goalie to an unexpected NHL job". macleans.ca. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Burnside, Scott (November 30, 2012). "Playing hockey with MS diagnosis". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- Colageo, Mike (November 17, 2007). "Providence Bruins goalie Sigalet collapses on ice". The Standard-Times. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
- "Jordan Sigalet - Goaltending Coach". silvertipsgroups.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- "Flames name Jordan Sigalet as goaltending coach". NHL.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
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| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Aaron Voros |
Terry Flanagan Memorial Award 2004–05 |
Succeeded by Steve McJannet |
| Preceded by Craig Kowalski |
Perani Cup Champion 2004-05 |
Succeeded by Jeff Jakaitis |