Justin Bailey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Justin Bailey |
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Bailey with the Buffalo Sabres in 2016
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| Born | July 1, 1995 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg; 15 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Right Wing | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| AHL team Former teams |
San Diego Gulls Buffalo Sabres Philadelphia Flyers Vancouver Canucks San Jose Sharks |
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| NHL Draft | 52nd overall, 2013 Buffalo Sabres |
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| Playing career | 2015–present | ||
Justin Bailey (born July 1, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the San Diego Gulls in the American Hockey League (AHL).
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Early Life and Hockey Start
Justin Bailey was born in Buffalo, New York. He grew up in a nearby town called Williamsville. Interestingly, he lived in the same apartment complex as some players from the Buffalo Sabres, a famous hockey team.
Justin's father, Carlton Bailey, was also a professional athlete. He played gridiron football as a linebacker for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). Carlton played for five seasons and even scored a touchdown that helped his team reach the Super Bowl XXVI in 1992.
Justin started playing minor ice hockey with the Buffalo Regals. During the 2010–11 season, a shoulder injury meant he only played 22 games. Even so, he scored 13 goals and made nine assists. He also helped his team reach the state championship finals.
Playing Career Highlights
Joining the Buffalo Sabres
Justin was chosen by his hometown team, the Buffalo Sabres, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 52nd player picked overall.
He signed his first professional contract with the Sabres on November 2, 2014. Justin made his first appearance in the National Hockey League (NHL) on February 11, 2016. He scored his very first NHL goal on January 3, 2017, against the New York Rangers.
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Moving to Other Teams
The Sabres traded Justin to the Philadelphia Flyers on January 17, 2019. He played for their AHL team, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and also had some games with the Flyers.
On July 4, 2019, Justin signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks. He played a few games for them in the 2019–20 season. In February 2021, he got an injury that needed surgery, which meant he missed the rest of that season.
After playing for the Canucks, Justin signed an AHL deal with the Bakersfield Condors in September 2022. He played well, scoring 10 points in his first 16 games. This led to him signing an NHL contract with the Edmonton Oilers in January 2023. He continued to play for the Condors for the rest of that season.
Recent Teams: Sharks and Ducks
In October 2023, Justin joined the San Jose Barracuda, an AHL team. He played so well, scoring 11 points in 16 games, that he earned another NHL contract. On November 27, 2023, he signed with the San Jose Sharks. He played his first game for the Sharks on the same day and even helped them score the winning goal! He re-signed with the Sharks in June 2024.
In January 2025, Justin was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. After that season, he signed a contract to play for the San Diego Gulls, which is the Ducks' AHL team.
Personal Life
Justin's father is Carlton Bailey, who used to play football for the Buffalo Bills. Justin was raised by his mother, Karen Buscaglia.
Images for kids
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Bailey with the Buffalo Sabres in 2016
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Bailey with the Rochester Americans in 2017.
