Josh Anderson (ice hockey)

Josh Anderson (born May 7, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing. He is currently playing with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the fourth round, 95th overall, by the Blue Jackets in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Anderson was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Josh Anderson
Anderson with the Lake Erie Monsters following the 2016 Calder Cup Finals
Born (1994-05-07) May 7, 1994
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Draft 95th overall, 2012
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2014–present

Playing career

Early career

Growing up, Anderson played both baseball and hockey. While eligible for the 2010 Ontario Hockey League Entry Draft, Anderson was passed over by all teams and returned to play midget with the Burlington Eagles.[1] Reflecting back on this day, Anderson stated he expected to passed over as he was undersized for 16.[2] During the 2010–11 season, he attracted the attention of the London Knights owners who invited him to try out for the team. His tryout was successful enough that he earned a spot on the 2011–12 season roster.[1]

Professional

Anderson was drafted in the fourth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. While in his final junior season with the London Knights, Anderson was signed to a three-year entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets.[3] He made his NHL debut on January 16, 2015, against the New York Rangers.[4] During the 2015–16, Anderson underwent surgery to repair a small orbital fracture that had occurred during a preseason game, and was expected to miss up to four weeks to recover.[5] Despite his setback, Anderson scored his first NHL goal on January 9, 2016, against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.[6] He was returned to the American Hockey League shortly afterwards where he helped lead the Monsters to the 2016 Calder Cup.[7]

During the 2017–18 season, Anderson injured his knee in a game against the Washington Capitals and was expected to be out for four weeks.[8] The following season was a breakout one for Anderson. He played the entire 82 game season in the NHL and put up a career high 47 points as the Blue Jackets advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in franchise history.[9]

In the 2019–20 season, Anderson was unable to replicate his offensive game, posting just 1 goal and 4 points in 26 games before suffering a posterior labral tear of his left shoulder against the Ottawa Senators on December 14, 2019. With the injury failing to respond to rehabilitation, Anderson had season-ending shoulder surgery on March 2, 2020, with an expected recovery period of 4–6 months.[10]

International play

On December 2, 2013, Anderson and teammate Bo Horvat were invited to partake in Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp prior to the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.[11]

Career statistics
Anderson celebrating the Monsters Calder Cup victory with Michael Chaput.

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2010–11 Burlington Cougars OJHL 40220 10000
2011–12 London Knights OHL 6412102234 192354
2012–13 London Knights OHL 6823264977 1912323
2013–14 London Knights OHL 5927245181 954914
2014–15 Springfield Falcons AHL 527101776 —————
2014–15 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 60112 —————
2015–16 Lake Erie Monsters AHL 58182139108 15751224
2015–16 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 121342 —————
2016–17 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 7817122989 51122
2017–18 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 6319113042 612321
2017–18 Cleveland Monsters AHL 10000 —————
2018–19 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 8227204760 1012322
2019–20 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 2613417
NHL totals 2676550115212 2135845

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Canada WJC 4th 7 1 0 1 0
Junior totals 7 1 0 1 0

Awards and honours
Awards Year
AHL
Calder Cup (Lake Erie Monsters) 2016 [12]

References
  1. Herb Garbutt (May 24, 2012). "Anderson one win from capping dream season". Inside Halton. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  2. Sunaya Sapurji (December 27, 2013). "World Junior Championship: For Josh Anderson and Team Canada, it's better late than never". ca.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  3. "Blue Jackets sign Anderson to ELC". Columbus Blue Jackets. 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  4. "Burlington's Anderson expected to make NHL debut tonight". The Hamilton Spectator. January 16, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  5. "Josh Anderson to undergo surgery, expected to miss four weeks". NHL.com. October 2, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  6. "Burlington's Anderson nets first NHL goal". insidehalton.com. January 10, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  7. "Calder Cup champions also tasted OHL supremacy". ontariohockeyleague.com. June 13, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  8. "Anderson out four weeks for Blue Jackets with knee injury". NHL.com. February 27, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
  9. Craig Merz (April 21, 2019). "Anderson could be key for Blue Jackets in second round". nhl.com. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  10. "Josh Anderson undergoes surgery to repair left shoulder". Columbus Blue Jackets. March 2, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  11. "HORVAT & ANDERSON NAMED TO NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM SELECTION CAMP". londonknights.com. December 2, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  12. Brown, Tony (June 12, 2016). "Bjorkstrand's OT goal clinches Monsters' first-ever Calder Cup championship". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
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