Glenn Gawdin Explained

Glenn Gawdin
Birth Date:25 March 1997
Birth Place:Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:192
Position:Centre
Shoots:Right
League:NHL
Team:Los Angeles Kings
Former Teams:Calgary Flames
Anaheim Ducks
Draft:116th overall
Draft Year:2015
Draft Team:St. Louis Blues
Career Start:2018

Glenn Gawdin (born March 25, 1997) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the fourth-round (116th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Major junior

Growing up in Richmond, British Columbia, Gawdin began playing hockey through the Seafair Minor Hockey Association.[1] In 2009, Gawdin played with the minor ice hockey team, the Richmond Blues, as they competed in the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association playoffs.[2] He scored a hat-trick and was later named PeeWee-A .[3] Gawdin was allowed to bypass minor hockey a year early to play with the Seafair Islanders Midget A1 team.[4] [1]

At the age of 15, Gawdin played major midget hockey with the Greater Vancouver Canadians while studying at McRoberts Secondary School.[1] That year, he was drafted fifth overall by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2012 WHL Bantam Draft and became the first Broncos player from his draft class to sign with the team.[5] During the 2012–13 season, he played two games with the Swift Current Broncos after scoring 25 points in 18 games with the Greater Vancouver Canadians.[6] The following season, Gawdin became a mainstay on the Broncos line up where he put up 22 points in 66 games as a rookie. He recorded his first WHL point with an assist on Julius Honka's first WHL goal on September 19, 2013, against the Regina Pats.[7]

The St. Louis Blues selected Gawdin in the 4th round (116th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, making him the first Richmond product to be drafted in an NHL Entry Draft since Raymond Sawada in 2004.[8]

Prior to the 2016–17 season, Gawdin attended the St. Louis Blues training camp.[9] He returned to the WHL without an NHL contract and was named captain of the Broncos.[10] At the conclusion of the season, Gawdin was voted Team MVP.[11]

On November 16, 2017, Gawdin signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames after attending their training camp.[12] He returned to the WHL for the 2017–18 WHL season as an overage player, where he scored 56 goals and 69 assists as the Broncos qualified for the 2018 Memorial Cup. His 125 points were the second-highest total in the WHL, behind Jayden Halbgewachs of the Moose Jaw Warriors.[13] He was named WHL Player of the Month for February[14] and selected for the WHL (East) First All-Star Team.[15] After leading the Broncos to the 2018 WHL Championship, Gawdin was named WHL Playoffs MVP.[16] Two days later, Gawdin was named CHL Player of the Week for the first time.[17] At the end of the season, Gawdin revealed that he had played through a shoulder injury.[18]

Professional

After attending the Calgary Flames 2018 training camp, Gawdin was reassigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Stockton Heat.[19] He made the Heat's opening night roster for the 2018–19 season[20] and recorded his first professional goal in a 6–5 loss to the Ontario Reign on October 6.[21] He was awarded the Junior Male Athlete Award by the Richmond Sports Council on April 26, 2019.[22] In the 2019–20 season Gawdin again played for Stockton and was named their representative to the AHL All-Star Classic.[23] He was recalled from Stockton in the 2020–21 season and made his debut with the Calgary Flames on February 20, 2021. Following his debut, he made six more appearances with the Flames and spent time with their taxi squad before being returned to Stockton.[24] In his sixth game, a 6–1 win over the Ottawa Senators on May 9, 2021, Gawdin registered his first NHL point; an assist on Michael Stone's goal.[25] During the 2021–22 season, Gawdin appeared in two more games with the Flames, going pointless, while spending the rest of the season with the Heat.[26]

As an unrestricted free agent from the Flames after four seasons, Gawdin was signed to a two-year, $1.525 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks on July 13, 2022.[26] He was assigned to Anaheim's AHL affiliate, the San Diego Gulls, to start the season. He was recalled in November and made his Ducks' debut on November 6, 2022 against the Florida Panthers. He played in two more games with Anaheim before being returned to San Diego on November 14.[27] Gawdin spend the majority of the 2023–24 season with the Gulls. After a series of trades left the Ducks shorthanded, Gawdin was recalled by Anaheim on March 6, 2024 while leading the Gulls in goals and second in points.[28] [29] He made his NHL season debut that night in a 2–1 win over the Ottawa Senators.[29] Gawdin was returned to San Diego on March 8.[30]

After two seasons within the Ducks organization, Gawdin left as a free agent to sign a two-year, two-way contract with the Los Angeles Kings on July 1, 2024.[31]

International play

Gawdin has represented Team British Columbia at the 2012 Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup where he won a gold medal.[32] He later competed with Team Pacific at the 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge[33] where he helped them win silver.[34] The following year, Gawdin was named to Team Canada's junior team to compete in the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championships.[35]

Personal life

Gawdin was born on March 25, 1997, to parents Bryan and Yvonne. His father Bryan passed away in 2022.[36]

Gawdin played both ice hockey and lacrosse growing up.[37] He competed with the Team BC Bantam lacrosse team.[38]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2012–13Greater Vancouver CanadiansBCMML37172946496741114
2012–13Swift Current BroncosWHL20000—————
2013–14Swift Current BroncosWHL661012223460002
2014–15Swift Current BroncosWHL721539545941120
2015–16Swift Current BroncosWHL5319345363—————
2016–17Swift Current BroncosWHL522633598014651118
2017–18Swift Current BroncosWHL675669125101209172624
2018–19Stockton HeatAHL6411273859—————
2019–20Stockton HeatAHL5316314728—————
2020–21EHC VispSL10000—————
2020–21Stockton HeatAHL22491323—————
2020–21Calgary FlamesNHL70110—————
2021–22Stockton HeatAHL6215355075103364
2021–22Calgary FlamesNHL20002—————
2022–23San Diego GullsAHL5717163349—————
2022–23Anaheim DucksNHL30000—————
2023–24San Diego GullsAHL7022335553—————
2023–24Anaheim DucksNHL10002—————
NHL totals130114—————

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2014Canada PacificU1763360
2015CanadaU1872244
Junior totals1355104

Awards and honours

AwardYearRef
WHL
WHL (East) First All-Star Team2018
WHL Playoffs MVP2018
Swift Current Broncos Julie Forst Memorial MVP Award2017, 2018[39]
WHL Plus-Minus Award2018[40]

Notes and References

  1. News: Booth . Mark . Life in Speedy Creek up next for Gawdin . May 16, 2019 . Delta Optimist . December 19, 2012 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004458/https://www.delta-optimist.com/sports/life-in-speedy-creek-up-next-for-gawdin-1.459812 . live .
  2. Web site: PEEWEE A1 - TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS . May 16, 2019 . 6 . March 2009 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004502/http://fs1.rampinteractive.com/richmondmha/files/association/rmha_march_newsletter_Reduce.pdf . live .
  3. Web site: RMHA Back in Blue . May 16, 2019 . 5 . 2009.
  4. News: Gawdin chases down his NHL dream . May 16, 2019 . Richmond News . May 7, 2015 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004440/https://www.richmond-news.com/sports/gawdin-chases-down-his-nhl-dream-1.1928315 . live .
  5. Web site: Broncos Sign Gawdin . scbroncos.com . May 2, 2019 . June 11, 2012 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004442/http://scbroncos.com/broncos-sign-gawdin/ . live .
  6. Web site: Broncos Call Up 1st Round Pick Gawdin . scbroncos.com . May 16, 2019 . December 5, 2012 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004610/http://scbroncos.com/broncos-call-up-1st-round-pick-gawdin/ . live .
  7. Web site: Pats Fall to Broncos in Home Opener . reginapats.com . May 16, 2019 . September 19, 2013 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004443/http://reginapats.com/pats-fall-to-broncos-in-home-opener . live .
  8. News: Booth . Mark . Gawdin goes to Blues in NHL Entry Draft . May 16, 2019 . Richmond News . June 27, 2015 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004439/https://www.richmond-news.com/sports/gawdin-goes-to-blues-in-nhl-entry-draft-1.1982362 . live .
  9. Web site: 2016 Blues training camp roster . NHL.com . May 16, 2019 . September 1, 2016 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004437/https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/2016-blues-training-camp-roster/c-281704442 . live .
  10. Web site: Gawdin named Broncos captain . swiftcurrentonline.com . May 2, 2019 . October 27, 2016.
  11. Web site: Glenn Gawdin Named Team MVP Amongst 2016-17 Broncos Award Winners . scbroncos.com . May 16, 2019 . March 20, 2017 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004440/http://scbroncos.com/article/glenn-gawdin-named-team-mvp-amongst-2016-17-broncos-award-winners . live .
  12. Web site: FLAMES SIGN GLENN GAWDIN . nhl.com . May 2, 2019 . November 16, 2017 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004444/https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flames-sign-glenn-gawdin/c-293042972 . live .
  13. Web site: Peterson . Torie . TOP PROSPECTS - GAWDIN . NHL.com . May 16, 2019 . June 5, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004455/https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/top-prospects---gawdin/c-298937188 . live .
  14. Web site: Team captain Glenn Gawdin named WHL Player of the Month for February . scbroncos.com . May 2, 2019 . March 1, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004532/http://scbroncos.com/video/team-captain-glenn-gawdin-named-whl-player-of-the-month-for-february . live .
  15. Web site: WHL announces 2017-18 Conference All-Star teams; 3 Warriors selected . mjwarriors.ca . May 2, 2019 . March 21, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004441/http://mjwarriors.ca/article/whl-announces-2017-18-conference-all-star-teams-3-warriors-selected . live .
  16. Web site: Glenn Gawdin named 2018 WHL Playoffs MVP . whl.ca . May 2, 2019 . May 13, 2018 . May 6, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190506031232/http://whl.ca/article/glenn-gawdin-named-2018-whl-playoffs-mvp . live .
  17. Web site: Broncos' Glenn Gawdin named CHL Player of the Week . scbroncos.com . May 2, 2019 . May 15, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004441/http://scbroncos.com/article/broncos-glenn-gawdin-named-chl-player-of-the-week . live .
  18. News: Francis . Eric . Flames prospect Glenn Gawdin fought valiantly through shoulder injury . May 16, 2019 . Calgary Sun . May 25, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004440/https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/flames-prospect-glenn-gawdin-fought-valiantly-through-shoulder-injury . live .
  19. Web site: Kisker . Brandon . Flames Reduce Camp Roster . stocktonheat.com . May 16, 2019 . September 26, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004439/https://stocktonheat.com/news/flames-reduce-camp-roster/ . dead .
  20. Web site: Kisker . Brandon . Heat Submit Opening Night Roster . stocktonheat.com . May 16, 2019 . October 5, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517010135/https://stocktonheat.com/news/heat-submit-opening-night-roster/ . dead .
  21. Web site: Picher . Chris . Highlights: Stockton 5 vs. Ontario 6 . stocktonheat.com . May 16, 2019 . October 6, 2018 . Rookie Glenn Gawdin scored his first pro goal in his first game in Stockton Arena. . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004439/https://stocktonheat.com/news/highlights-stockton-5-vs-ontario-6/ . dead .
  22. News: Booth . Mark . Richmond Sports Awards honours best of 2018 . May 16, 2019 . Richmond News . April 26, 2019 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004437/https://www.richmond-news.com/sports/richmond-sports-awards-honours-best-of-2018-1.23803766 . live .
  23. Web site: Richmond's Gawdin poised to make his NHL debut . Richmond News . Booth . Mark . February 18, 2020 . April 10, 2020.
  24. Web site: Bringing the Heat: Gawdin's first taste of NHL action leaves him hungry for more . Calgary Sun . Gilbertson . Wes . March 11, 2021 . April 10, 2024 . May 6, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210506041230/https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/calgary-flames/bringing-the-heat-gawdins-first-taste-of-nhl-action-leaves-him-hungry-for-more . live .
  25. Web site: Flames avoid elimination with win against Senators . National Hockey League . Vickers . Aaron . May 9, 2021 . April 10, 2024.
  26. Web site: Ducks sign De Leo, Gawdin, Kirkland, Strand and White to contracts . . NHL.com . July 14, 2022 . July 14, 2022 . July 14, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220714164529/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-sign-de-leo-gawdin-kirkland-strand-and-white-to-contracts/c-334983360 . live .
  27. Web site: Anaheim Ducks Reassign Glenn Gawdin to San Diego . San Diego Gulls . November 14, 2022 . April 10, 2024.
  28. Web site: Ducks Recall Gawdin, Regenda from San Diego . Anaheim Ducks . NHL.com . March 6, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523184447/https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-recall-gawdin-regenda-from-san-diego . live .
  29. Web site: Alex Killorn scores the tiebreaking goal in the Anaheim Ducks' 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators . ESPN . Associated Press . March 7, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523184446/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401560219 . live .
  30. Web site: Anaheim Ducks Reassign Gawdin and Regenda to San Diego . San Diego Gulls . March 8, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . May 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523184447/https://www.sandiegogulls.com/news/detail/anaheim-ducks-reassign-gawdin-regenda-to-san-diego-march-8-2024 . live .
  31. Web site: LA Kings sign five players to NHL contracts . . July 1, 2024 . July 1, 2024 .
  32. Web site: TEAM BC CLAIMS GOLD MEDAL . pgcougars.com . May 2, 2019 . November 4, 2012 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004440/http://pgcougars.com/team-bc-claims-u16-challenge-cup-gold-medal/ . live .
  33. News: Seafair grad cracks roster of Team Pacific . May 2, 2019 . Richmond News . November 22, 2013 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004451/https://www.richmond-news.com/sports/seafair-grad-cracks-roster-of-team-pacific-1.706266 . live .
  34. News: Gawdin helps Pacific win silver at World U17 Challenge . May 2, 2019 . Richmond News . January 10, 2014 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004437/https://www.richmond-news.com/sports/gawdin-helps-pacific-win-silver-at-world-u17-challenge-1.784771 . live .
  35. Web site: Canada names roster for U-18 world championship . sportsnet.ca . May 9, 2019 . April 15, 2015 . May 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180508121739/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/canada-names-roster-for-u18-world-championship/ . live .
  36. Web site: Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team . cdn.hockeycanada.ca . May 16, 2019 . 22 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004450/https://cdn.hockeycanada.ca/hockey-canada/Team-Canada/Men/Under-18/2014-15/Downloads/U18_worlds_team_notes.pdf . live .
  37. Web site: Randy Gorman . Interview with Glenn Gawdin, Swift Current Broncos . mckeenshockey.com . May 2, 2019 . January 20, 2015 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004442/https://www.mckeenshockey.com/uncategorized/interview-glenn-gawdin-swift-current-broncos/ . live .
  38. Web site: Team BC Teams Dig for Gold versus Ontario . clhof.org . May 2, 2019 . 11 . August 2009 . September 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200921161337/https://www.clhof.org/images/LacrosseTalk/Papers/August%202009.pdf . live .
  39. Web site: Broncos Announce 2017/18 Awards Winners . scbroncos.com . May 16, 2019 . March 18, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004556/http://scbroncos.com/article/broncos-announce-201718-awards-winners . live .
  40. Web site: WHL announces 2017-18 Conference Award winners; 3 Warriors named . mjwarriors.ca . May 9, 2019 . March 21, 2018 . May 17, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190517004459/http://mjwarriors.ca/article/whl-announces-2017-18-conference-award-winners-3-warriors-named . live .

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