Joaquin Gage facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joaquin Gage |
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| Born | October 19, 1973 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Edmonton Oilers | ||
| NHL Draft | 109th overall, 1992 Edmonton Oilers |
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| Playing career | 1994–2008 | ||
Joaquin Jesse Gage (born October 19, 1973) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was chosen by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. Gage played 23 games in the NHL with the Oilers.
Playing Career
Joaquin Gage was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He began his hockey journey playing junior hockey for the Portland Winter Hawks in the WHL. The WHL is a major junior league for young players in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States.
After his junior years, Gage played most of his professional career in North America. He played in leagues like the AHL and the ECHL. These leagues are important steps for players hoping to reach the NHL.
In the 2001–02 season, Gage played for the Ayr Scottish Eagles in the British Superleague. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the league that season. This shows he was a top player in the league.
Personal Life
Joaquin Gage was born in Canada. He has a family background from Haiti.
