History of Jeremy Swayman in Timeline

Jeremy Swayman, known as "Sway" or "Bulldog," is an American professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Boston Bruins in the NHL. He was drafted by the Bruins in the fourth round (111th overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Swayman is a promising young player making his mark in professional hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1933: US last reached gold medal match

In 2025, Swayman helped the U.S. earn its first trip to the gold medal match since 1933.

1960: US last won gold medal

In 2025, Swayman helped the U.S. win its first gold medal since 1960.

October 7, 2017: Collegiate Hockey Debut

On October 7, 2017, Jeremy Swayman made his collegiate hockey debut with the University of Maine, making 26 saves in a 5–1 defeat against UConn.

2017: Drafted by the Boston Bruins

In 2017, Jeremy Swayman was selected by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round, 111th overall, of the NHL entry draft.

2018: Swayman Represents US at World Junior Championship

In 2018, Jeremy Swayman made his international debut for the United States junior team at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Buffalo, New York. He saw limited playing time, but played in the bronze-medal match against the Czech Republic, where Team USA won 9-3.

February 2020: Named Hockey East Goaltender of the Month

In February 2020, Jeremy Swayman was named the Hockey East Goaltender of the Month after a strong performance, going 4–2–1 with 210 saves, including two shutouts for the month.

March 18, 2020: Signed with the Bruins

On March 18, 2020, Jeremy Swayman signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.

2020: Last Goalie Fight in NHL

The text mentions that March 23, 2025 fight between Swayman and Kuemper would have been the first goalie fight since 2020.

April 6, 2021: NHL Debut

On April 6, 2021, Jeremy Swayman made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins, making 40 saves in a 4–2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers.

2021: Swayman and Ullmark's Viral Hugs

During the 2021-22 NHL season, Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark gained attention for their post-game hugs, which started after the Bruins' home opener.

February 2022: Named NHL Rookie of the Month

In February 2022, Jeremy Swayman was named the NHL Rookie of the Month after going 5-1-1 with a .960 SV%, a 1.13 GAA, and two shutouts in seven starts.

2022: Swayman Plays in 2022 IIHF World Championship

In 2022, Jeremy Swayman joined the United States national team for the IIHF World Championship in Finland, following an injury to Alex Nedeljkovic. He recorded a shutout in his first appearance against Great Britain. The team finished fourth, and Swayman ended the tournament with a .909 SV% and two shutouts.

August 1, 2023: Agreed to contract in arbitration

On August 1, 2023, Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins agreed to a one-year, $3.475 million contract in arbitration.

January 13, 2024: Named to All-Star Game

On January 13, 2024, Jeremy Swayman was named to his first career NHL All-Star Game, becoming the second Alaskan-born player to play in the All-Star Game after Scott Gomez.

September 1, 2024: Bruins President Comments on Swayman's Contract Negotiations

On September 1, 2024, amidst contract negotiations with Jeremy Swayman, Bruins president Cam Neely publicly mentioned "64 million reasons" for Swayman to be playing. This statement was disputed by Swayman's agent, leading to further tensions and uncertainty surrounding the contract discussions.

December 2024: Swayman's Performance Improvement

In December 2024, Jeremy Swayman showed signs of improvement, winning seven of his nine starts. This turnaround provided hope for both Swayman and the Bruins.

2024: Swayman's Season Debut and Struggles

In 2024, Jeremy Swayman was seen as the Bruins' clear starting goaltender for the first time. However, due to a late contract signing, he missed training camp and didn't start the season opener. His season debut was in the second game against the Montreal Canadiens, which resulted in a 6-4 win. Swayman struggled at the beginning of the season, leading to criticism from the head coach and rumors about his standing in the Bruins locker room.

2024: Bruins Finish Second in Atlantic Division; Swayman's Playoff Debut

In 2024, after a brief slump post-All-Star Game, Jeremy Swayman helped the Bruins secure second place in the Atlantic Division, leading to a first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman made his playoff debut in Game 1, contributing to a 5-1 victory. He ended the regular season with a 25-10-8 record, a 2.53 GAA, and a .916 SV%.

March 23, 2025: Swayman Challenges Kuemper to a Fight

On March 23, 2025, during a game, Jeremy Swayman challenged Los Angeles Kings' goalie Darcy Kuemper to a fight, which Kuemper accepted. The referees intervened before punches were thrown, preventing the first goalie fight since 2020. Postgame comments from Nikita Zadorov fueled rumors about Swayman's standing with the team, but were later clarified.

2025: Swayman Leads U.S. to Gold at IIHF World Championship

In 2025, Jeremy Swayman represented the U.S. at the IIHF World Championship. He helped the team reach its first gold medal match since 1933 and secured a 1-0 overtime win against Switzerland, earning the U.S. its first gold medal since 1960. Swayman went undefeated with a 1.69 GAA and .921 SV%.

February 1, 2026: Swayman Fights Vasilevskiy in Stadium Series Game

On February 1, 2026, during the NHL Stadium Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jeremy Swayman fought Andrei Vasilevskiy after taking exception to Brandon Hagel's actions. This was the second goaltender fight of the season.