History of Alex Pietrangelo in Timeline

Alex Pietrangelo, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman, currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights as an alternate captain. Previously, he spent twelve seasons with the St. Louis Blues, serving as their captain for four years. Known as "Petro," he played junior hockey in the OHL. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, securing victories with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.

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January 18, 1990: Alex Pietrangelo born

On January 18, 1990, Alexander Pietrangelo, a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, was born.

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2000: Participated in Brick Super Novice Tournament

In 2000, Alex Pietrangelo, as a novice aged player, participated in the Brick Super Novice Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta, with his Toronto Pro Hockey Development teammates.

2003: Member of All-Ontario Peewee AAA Champion Vaughan Kings

In 2003, Alex Pietrangelo was a member of the All-Ontario Peewee AAA Champion Vaughan Kings team.

2005: Won Ontario's Bantam Championship

In 2005, Alex Pietrangelo and the Jr. Canadiens won Ontario's bantam championship, with Pietrangelo scoring the game-winning goal in the final against the Markham Waxers.

2006: Drafted by Mississauga IceDogs

In 2006, Alex Pietrangelo was drafted third overall by the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)'s Mississauga IceDogs in the first round of the 2006 OHL Priority Selection.

September 2007: Named Canadian Hockey League Player of the Week

In September 2007, Alex Pietrangelo was named Canadian Hockey League Player of the Week after recording three goals and four assists in two games.

December 2007: Ranked third overall for 2008 NHL entry draft by TSN

In December 2007, TSN ranked Alex Pietrangelo third overall among eligible skaters for the 2008 NHL entry draft.

2007: Moved with IceDogs to Niagara

In 2007, Alex Pietrangelo moved with the Mississauga IceDogs to Niagara as the franchise relocated.

2007: Played at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2007, Alex Pietrangelo played for Team Canada's under-18 team at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, serving as an alternate captain.

June 20, 2008: Drafted by St. Louis Blues

On June 20, 2008, Alex Pietrangelo was selected fourth overall by the St. Louis Blues at the NHL Entry Draft.

September 4, 2008: Signed entry-level contract with Blues

On September 4, 2008, Alex Pietrangelo signed an entry-level contract with the St. Louis Blues.

October 10, 2008: NHL Debut

On October 10, 2008, Alex Pietrangelo played his first NHL game against the Nashville Predators.

2008: Second OHL season

In 2008, Alex Pietrangelo finished his second OHL season with 53 points in 60 games.

April 10, 2009: Assigned to Peoria Rivermen

On April 10, 2009, Alex Pietrangelo was assigned to the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League (AHL) after his junior season ended.

December 2009: Played nine games for Blues

By December 2009, Alex Pietrangelo had only played in nine games for the Blues.

2009: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships

In 2009, Alex Pietrangelo played for the Canadian National Junior Team at the World Junior Championships and won a gold medal.

2010: Played in Second World Junior Championships

In 2010, Alex Pietrangelo was loaned to play for Team Canada in his second World Junior Championships, serving as an alternate captain. He was named a Tournament All-Star and Best Defenceman.

2010: Named Best Defenceman at World Junior Championship

In 2010, Alex Pietrangelo was named Best Defenceman at the World Junior Championship.

2010: Traded to Barrie Colts

In 2010, during the World Juniors, Alex Pietrangelo's OHL rights were traded from the Niagara IceDogs to the Barrie Colts.

2010: Second season with the Blues

In the 2010 season, Alex Pietrangelo was on the Blues roster for the second consecutive year.

2011: Played in IIHF World Championship

In 2011, Alex Pietrangelo played for Canada's men's team for the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, leading Canada in defensive scoring, and was chosen as the Best Defenceman.

2011: First full season with the Blues

In 2011, Alex Pietrangelo played his first full season with the St. Louis Blues, leading all team defencemen with 43 points.

2011: Named Best Defenceman at Men's World Championship

In 2011, Alex Pietrangelo was named Best Defenceman at the Men's World Championship.

September 13, 2013: Agreed to contract with the Blues

On September 13, 2013, Alex Pietrangelo agreed to a seven-year, $45 million contract with the Blues.

2014: Gold Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2014, Alex Pietrangelo was part of Canada's gold medal-winning team at the Winter Olympics, contributing one assist.

July 2016: Married Jayne

In July 2016, Alex Pietrangelo married St. Louis native Jayne.

August 24, 2016: Named Captain of the Blues

On August 24, 2016, Alex Pietrangelo was named captain of the St. Louis Blues.

2017: Pregnancy loss

In 2017, Alex Pietrangelo and his wife experienced pregnancy loss.

July 2018: Welcomed triplets

In July 2018, Alex Pietrangelo and his wife welcomed triplets.

June 12, 2019: Won Stanley Cup with the Blues

On June 12, 2019, Alex Pietrangelo and the Blues defeated the Boston Bruins to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, with Pietrangelo scoring the cup-winning goal.

December 29, 2019: Most assists by a Blues defenseman

On December 29, 2019, Alex Pietrangelo got his 326th assist, topping Al MacInnis as the most by a Blues defenseman.

2019: Stanley Cup win with St. Louis Blues

In 2019, Alex Pietrangelo won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues.

September 2020: Welcomed fourth child

In September 2020, Alex Pietrangelo and his wife had their fourth child.

October 12, 2020: Signed with Vegas Golden Knights

On October 12, 2020, Alex Pietrangelo signed a seven-year, $61.6 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, including a full no-move clause.

October 3, 2021: Named to Canada's Olympic team

On October 3, 2021, Alex Pietrangelo was named to Canada's team for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

September 2022: Daughter developed encephalitis

In September 2022, one of Alex Pietrangelo's children developed encephalitis, causing him to miss nine games in the 2022–23 season.

2022: Took time away from team due to daughter's health issues

In 2022, Alex Pietrangelo took time away from the Vegas Golden Knights due to his daughter's health issues, and briefly contemplated retirement. She made a recovery by the end of the year.

2022: Third All-Star Game selection

In 2022, Alex Pietrangelo was named to his third All-Star Game and won the Breakaway Challenge portion of the All-Star Skills Competition.

2022: Unable to compete in Olympics

In 2022, Alex Pietrangelo was unable to compete in the Beijing Olympics due to the NHL's decision not to attend.

2023: Second Stanley Cup win

In 2023, Alex Pietrangelo won his second Stanley Cup as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers.

2023: Stanley Cup win with Vegas Golden Knights

In 2023, Alex Pietrangelo won the Stanley Cup for the second time, this time with the Vegas Golden Knights.

2024: Injuries sustained during the 2024-25 season

In 2024, Alex Pietrangelo sustained injuries that led to him stepping away from hockey.

June 30, 2025: Stepping away from hockey to focus on health

On June 30, 2025, Alex Pietrangelo announced he would be stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, owing to injuries sustained during the 2024-25 season and beforehand.