History of Jake Guentzel in Timeline
Jake Guentzel is a professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2013, he won a Stanley Cup with them in 2017. Prior to the Lightning, he also played for the Carolina Hurricanes. Guentzel has established himself as a skilled and valuable player in the NHL.
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October 6, 1994: Jake Guentzel's Birth
On October 6, 1994, Jake Allen Guentzel was born. He is an American professional ice hockey player.
2006: Missed playoffs for the first time since 2006
In the 2022-23 season, the Penguins failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2006.
2012: MN State Hockey Tournament
In 2012, Jake Guentzel's school team finished second in the MN State Hockey Tournament.
2013: Joined UNO
In 2013, Jake Guentzel joined the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) hockey program.
2014: Named to the NCHC All-Conference Rookie Team
In 2014, Jake Guentzel was named to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) All-Conference Rookie Team and was a finalist for NCHC Rookie of the Year.
August 27, 2015: Named Co-Captain
On August 27, 2015, Jake Guentzel was named a co-captain for the University of Nebraska Omaha hockey team.
March 2016: Signed with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
In March 2016, Jake Guentzel signed an amateur tryout contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (WBS Penguins) of the American Hockey League (AHL).
May 23, 2016: Signed with Pittsburgh Penguins
On May 23, 2016, Jake Guentzel signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
November 16, 2016: Recalled by Pittsburgh Penguins
On November 16, 2016, Jake Guentzel was recalled by the Pittsburgh Penguins after an injury to Chris Kunitz.
January 17, 2017: Recalled by Pittsburgh Again
On January 17, 2017, Jake Guentzel was recalled again by Pittsburgh after recording 21 goals and 42 points in 33 games in the AHL.
June 11, 2017: Won the Stanley Cup
On June 11, 2017, Jake Guentzel and the Penguins won the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in six games.
2017: Began Season in NHL
In 2017, Jake Guentzel began the season in the NHL, putting up a career high 48 points in 82 games to help the Penguins qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2017: Stanley Cup Win
In 2017, Jake Guentzel won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
November 24, 2018: First Regular Season Hat Trick
On November 24, 2018, Jake Guentzel recorded his first regular season hat trick in a 4–2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2018: Scored Four Goals in Playoff Game
In 2018, Jake Guentzel recorded four goals in an 8–5 Game 6 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming the third Penguins player to achieve this in a playoff game.
January 11, 2019: Second Regular Season Hat Trick
On January 11, 2019, Jake Guentzel recorded his second regular season hat trick in a 7–4 win over the Anaheim Ducks. His hat trick was the first by a Penguins player ever against the Anaheim Ducks.
December 30, 2019: Recorded 200th Career Point and Injury
On December 30, 2019, Jake Guentzel recorded his 200th career point as he scored a goal against the Ottawa Senators. He then tripped and crashed into the boards, requiring shoulder surgery.
2020: Played in All-Star Game
In 2020, Jake Guentzel was voted in to play in the NHL All-Star Game.
2020: Shortened Season due to Pandemic
In the shortened 2020-21 season due to the pandemic, Jake Guentzel finished with 23 goals and 57 points.
July 30, 2021: Married Natalie Johnson
On July 30, 2021, Jake Guentzel married his longtime girlfriend, Natalie Johnson.
November 2021: Point Streak
From November 13 against the Ottawa Senators until December 6 in the Penguins' first ever game against the expansion Seattle Kraken, Guenztel amassed a 13-game point streak where he collected a total of 12 goals and 19 points overall.
2022: Played 78 games on the first line
In the 2022-23 season, Jake Guentzel remained on the Penguins first line for 78 games and finished with 36 goals and 37 assists.
March 7, 2024: Traded to Carolina Hurricanes
On March 7, 2024, Jake Guentzel was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes.
June 30, 2024: Signed contract with Tampa Bay
On June 30, 2024, Jake Guentzel signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with Tampa Bay Lightning.
June 30, 2024: Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning
On June 30, 2024, Jake Guentzel's rights were traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
2025: Played for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off
In 2025, Jake Guentzel was selected to play for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and made his international debut against Finland.
2025: Future Draft Pick
In 2025, the Tampa Bay Lightning will send a third-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes.
January 2, 2026: Named to Team USA's Roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics
On January 2, 2026, Jake Guentzel was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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