Devan Dubnyk facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Devan Dubnyk
Dubnyk with Canada during the 2012 IIHF World Championship
Born	(1986-05-04) May 4, 1986 (age 39) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height	6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight	224 lb (102 kg; 16 st 0 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Edmonton Oilers Nashville Predators Arizona Coyotes Minnesota Wild San Jose Sharks Colorado Avalanche
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	14th overall, 2004 Edmonton Oilers
Playing career	2006–2022

Devan Dubnyk (born May 4, 1986) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for many teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Edmonton Oilers first picked him in the 2004 NHL Draft. He was the 14th player chosen overall.

Dubnyk is from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He also played for the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes. He found his greatest success with the Minnesota Wild. Later, he played for the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche.

Playing Career Highlights

Early Hockey Days

Dubnyk played junior hockey for the Kamloops Blazers. This was in the Western Hockey League (WHL). From 2001 to 2006, he played 192 games. He had 83 wins and 15 shutouts (games where he let in no goals).

After the 2003–04 season, Dubnyk won a special award. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) named him "Scholastic Player of the Year". This award goes to the player who is best at both hockey and school. In 2004, the Edmonton Oilers drafted him.

Starting Professional Hockey

Dubnyk began his professional career in 2006. He played for the Stockton Thunder in the ECHL. He had a great record there, with 24 wins. He was even chosen as an ECHL All-Star.

In 2007–08, he moved to the Springfield Falcons. This team was linked to the Oilers. He played 128 games over three seasons. In 2008–09, he played 62 games, which was a team record for a goalie.

Time with the Edmonton Oilers (2009–2014)

Dubnyk while playing for the Springfield Falcons.

Dubnyk joined the Edmonton Oilers in the 2009–10 NHL season. He became the backup goalie. On November 28, 2009, he played his first NHL game. He got his first NHL win on March 19, 2010. It was a shootout victory against the Detroit Red Wings.

The 2010–11 NHL season was his first full year in the NHL. He started as a backup. But injuries to the main goalie meant Dubnyk played more often. He finished the season with 12 wins. On February 7, 2011, he got his first NHL shutout. He stopped 37 shots in a 4–0 win.

Dubnyk with the Oilers in January 2012.

In the 2011–12 NHL season, Dubnyk started the first game. He beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout. He had a strong second half of the season. In March 2012, he became the main starting goalie. He won 16 of the Oilers' last 17 games. He signed a new two-year contract with Edmonton.

For the 2012–13 NHL season, Dubnyk was the Oilers' starting goalie. He had his best NHL stats yet. He finished with a 2.57 goals against average (GAA) and a .920 save percentage. This meant he would be the starter again.

Moving to Nashville and Arizona (2014–2015)

On January 15, 2014, the Oilers traded Dubnyk to the Nashville Predators. He only played two games for them. Then, he was sent to their minor league team. A few days later, he was traded again. This time, he went to the Montreal Canadiens. He played for their minor league team, the Hamilton Bulldogs.

On July 1, 2014, Dubnyk signed with the Arizona Coyotes. He played well there, with 9 wins. He said his goalie coach helped him get his confidence back.

Success with the Minnesota Wild (2015–2020)

Dubnyk was playing well for the Coyotes. On January 15, 2015, he was traded to the Minnesota Wild. The Wild were struggling at the time. Dubnyk immediately became their starting goalie.

He made a huge impact on the team. He started 38 games in a row. He helped the Wild win 27 games. He had a great 1.78 GAA and .936 save percentage. He also had five shutouts. The Wild made the playoffs because of his amazing play.

On April 20, Dubnyk got his first playoff shutout. He helped the Wild beat the St. Louis Blues. He was also a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. This award goes to the best goalie in the NHL.

In June 2015, Dubnyk won the Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is for players who show great sportsmanship and dedication. He also finished third in Vezina Trophy voting. He was named to the NHL Second All-Star team.

On July 4, 2015, Dubnyk signed a six-year contract with the Wild. He continued to play at a high level. He was chosen for his first NHL All-Star Game in January 2016. He was an All-Star three times with the Wild. Towards the end of the 2019–20 NHL season, Dubnyk struggled and lost his starting job.

Later Career and Retirement (2020–2022)

On October 5, 2020, Dubnyk was traded to the San Jose Sharks. He played 17 games for them. He had 3 wins.

On April 10, 2021, the Sharks traded Dubnyk to the Colorado Avalanche. He played 5 games for the Avalanche.

After that, Dubnyk tried out for a minor league team. He played four games for the Charlotte Checkers. On October 29, 2022, Devan Dubnyk announced his retirement from hockey.

International Play

Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Junior Championships
Gold	2006 Canada
Spengler Cup
Gold	2012 Davos

Dubnyk was part of Team Canada in 2006. They won the gold medal at the 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

He also played for the Canadian senior team. He was on the roster for the 2010 IIHF World Championship. He played in the 2011 IIHF World Championship and the 2012 IIHF World Championship. In 2012, he had a shutout against Kazakhstan.

During the NHL lockout in 2012, Dubnyk played in the 2012 Spengler Cup in Switzerland. He helped Canada win the gold medal in that tournament. He made 28 saves in the final game.

Records

Minnesota Wild

• Most wins in a season: 40 (2016–17)

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and Honors