Raymond Giroux

Raymond Giroux

Canadian ice hockey player, defenseman
Date of Birth: 20.07.1976
Country: Canada

Content:
  1. Early Career and NHL Draft
  2. NHL and AHL
  3. International Career
  4. Return to Russia and Career Conclusion

Early Career and NHL Draft

Canadian hockey defenseman, while his playing career concluded in 2014. In 1994, he was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 8th round (202nd overall) of the NHL Entry Draft. However, he was subsequently traded to the New York Islanders for a sixth-round pick in the 2000 draft.

NHL and AHL

He made 38 appearances in the NHL, registering 13 assists. On July 7, 2004, he joined the Minnesota Wild, playing for their AHL affiliate.

International Career

From 2005 to 2008, he played for Ak Bars Kazan in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Subsequently, he played for SKA Saint Petersburg from 2008 to 2010 and Traktor Chelyabinsk from 2010 to 2012.

Return to Russia and Career Conclusion

On July 31, 2012, Traktor Chelyabinsk mutually terminated his contract. He went on to sign with Metallurg Novokuznetsk on June 14, 2013, before retiring from the sport the following year.

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