J. P. Anderson Explained

J. P. Anderson
Position:Goaltender
Catches:Right
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:185
League:ECHL
Played For:Worcester Sharks
Albany Devils
Birth Date:27 April 1992
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2013
Career End:2017

Jon-Paul "J. P." Anderson (born April 27, 1992) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He most recently played for the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL.

Anderson played in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and was a standout with the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors and Sarnia Sting. Approaching his third season with the Majors in 2010–11, Anderson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Jose Sharks after a strong performance in the 2010 Young Stars Tournament on September 21, 2010.[1]

Anderson holds the OHL record for the most wins by a goaltender (126).[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular seasonPlayoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPWLT/OTMINGASOGAASV%GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2007–08St. Michael's BuzzersOPJHL110060303.00.893
2008–09Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL261212014096902.94.90411646972902.50.928
2009–10Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL362310120288822.60.89910455192412.78.978
2010–11Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL5138101289711462.36.9112015212234342.11.920
2011–12Mississauga St. Michael's MajorsOHL311511418559403.04.910
2011–12Sarnia StingOHL261212214737433.01.9054222621703.90.897
2012–13Sarnia StingOHL5326215303116713.31.9054042392406.02.865
2013–14San Francisco BullsECHL141726723903.48.892
2013–14Ontario ReignECHL73224251802.54.917202118703.55.881
2014–15Worcester SharksAHL166818844012.71.900
2014–15Allen AmericansECHL103324852703.34.878
2015–16Wheeling NailersECHL4211190702.21.917
2016–17Wheeling NailersECHL64113611312.16.927
2016–17Adirondack ThunderECHL24153312925512.55.9156243601502.51.907
2016–17Albany DevilsAHL101059404.07.857
2017–18Toledo WalleyeECHL101058505.15.815
AHL totals176919434412.80.897

International

Awards and honours

AwardYear
Juniors
F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy - Rookie Goalie with Best GAA2008–09[3]
OHL First All-Rookie Team2008–09
Dave Pinkney Trophy - Top Team Goaltending (Shared with Chris Carrozzi)2009–10
CHL Goaltender of the Week (Nov. 7)2010–11[4]
CHL Goaltender of the Week (Jan. 30)2010–11
CHL Playoff Goaltender of the Week (Mar. 27)2010–11
Dave Pinkney Trophy2010–11[5]
OHL Second All-Star Team2010–11[6]
CHL Goaltender of the Week (Dec. 9)2012–13[7]
International
Invited to take part in Canada's National Junior Team selection camp2011[8]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge Gold Medal2009[9]
World U-17 Hockey Challenge Tournament All-Star Team2009[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sharks sign trio after rookie tournament . . 2010-09-21 . 2010-09-21.
  2. Web site: OHL Goalies ‑ All-Time Wins Leaders. QuantHockey.
  3. J.P. Anderson player profile . . 2013-03-04 . 2013-03-04.
  4. Web site: Majors' Anderson named CHL goaltender of the week . . 2011-11-07 . 2013-03-04.
  5. News: OHL Announces Four Annual Award Winners. oursportscnetral.com . 2011-03-21 . 2013-03-04.
  6. Web site: OHL announces 2010-11 All-Star Teams . . 2011-03-04 . 2014-03-04.
  7. Web site: Sting's Anderson named CHL goaltender of the week . . 2012-12-09 . 2013-03-04.
  8. Web site: Hockey Canada Selection Camp: Team Profile . . 2011-01-05 . 2013-03-04 .
  9. Web site: Ontario wins 2009 U-17 Hockey Challenge . . 2009-06-09 . 2013-03-04.
  10. Web site: Ontario and Pacific to meet for Gold . . 2009-06-09 . 2013-03-04.