P. K. Subban facts for kids

Quick facts for kids P. K. Subban MSC
Subban with the Nashville Predators during the 2017 Stanley Cup Final
Born	(1989-05-13) May 13, 1989 (age 36) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence
Shot	Right
Played for	Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	43rd overall, 2007 Montreal Canadiens
Playing career	2009–2022

Pernell-Karl Sylvester Subban (born May 13, 1989) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 13 seasons. His career spanned from 2009 to 2022.

Subban played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, and New Jersey Devils. The Canadiens picked him in the 2007 NHL Draft. In 2013, he won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, given to the NHL's best defenceman. He is now a hockey analyst for NHL on ESPN.

Playing Career

Junior Hockey Years

Subban started his hockey journey in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Belleville Bulls. In his first season (2005–06), he scored 12 points. He greatly improved in 2006–07, getting 56 points in 68 games.

The Montreal Canadiens drafted him after that season. In 2007–08, he had 46 points in 58 games. He also helped the Bulls reach the OHL Finals. Subban finished his junior career in 2008–09 with 76 points in 56 games.

Professional Hockey Journey

Montreal Canadiens (2009–2016)

Subban at the 2010 AHL All-Star Game. He started his professional career with the AHL's Hamilton Bulldogs.

In May 2009, Subban signed a contract with the Canadiens. He began playing for their minor league team, the Hamilton Bulldogs, in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was chosen to play in the 2010 AHL All-Star Game.

Subban was called up to the Canadiens in February 2010. He got his first NHL point, an assist, in his very first game. During the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored his first NHL playoff goal. He also became one of only three rookie defencemen in Canadiens history to get three assists in one playoff game.

After the Canadiens were out of the playoffs, Subban returned to the Bulldogs. He received the AHL President's Award for his achievements that year. On March 20, 2011, Subban made history by scoring three goals in one game (a hat-trick). This was a first for a Canadiens rookie defenceman.

In the 2011–12 season, Subban played 81 games and scored 36 points. After that season, he signed a new two-year contract with Montreal. In the shortened 2012–13 season, he scored 38 points in just 42 games. He then won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman. In July 2013, he was named to the NHL First All-Star Team.

Subban played all 82 games in the 2013–14 season, scoring 53 points. He was a key player in the 2014 playoffs, helping the Canadiens reach the Eastern Conference Finals. In August 2014, Subban signed a large eight-year contract with the Canadiens. This made him one of the highest-paid defencemen in the NHL at the time. In September 2014, he was named an alternate captain for the team.

Nashville Predators (2016–2019)

On June 29, 2016, Subban was traded to the Nashville Predators. In his first season with Nashville, he scored 40 points in 66 games. The Predators made it to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final that year. They played against the Pittsburgh Penguins but lost in six games. Subban had 12 points in 22 playoff games.

In May 2018, Subban was a finalist for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This award goes to a player who shows great leadership and gives back to their community.

New Jersey Devils (2019–2022)

On June 22, 2019, Subban was traded to the New Jersey Devils. This trade helped the Predators free up space under the salary cap. Subban played against his former teams, the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators, later that year. When he played in Nashville, fans gave him a standing ovation.

His first season with the Devils (2019–20) was challenging, as he scored 18 points in 68 games. Subban was again nominated for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. He later won this award in 2022. This was for his work in promoting fairness and helping young people.

On September 20, 2022, P. K. Subban announced he was retiring from professional ice hockey.

International Play

Subban with Team Canada during an exhibition game against Switzerland in 2012
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Ice hockey
Winter Olympics
Gold	2014 Sochi
World Junior Championships
Gold	2008 Czech Republic
Gold	2009 Canada

Subban played for Team Canada at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He helped the team win their fourth straight gold medal. He played for Canada again at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Ottawa. He had a bigger role this time, scoring three goals and nine points. Canada won its fifth consecutive gold medal at this tournament. Subban was named to the Tournament All-Star team.

In 2014, Subban was chosen for Canada's 2014 Winter Olympic team. The team won the gold medal in Sochi, Russia.

Personal Life

Subban's parents moved to Ontario, Canada, from the Caribbean in the 1970s. His father, Karl, was a school principal. P. K. was born in Toronto and grew up there. He has four siblings: Nastassia, Natasha, Jordan, and Malcolm.

Both of his brothers, Malcolm and Jordan, also play hockey professionally. Malcolm is a goaltender who was drafted by the Boston Bruins. Jordan was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks. All three brothers played for the Belleville Bulls in their junior careers.

Growing up, Subban was friends with other future NHL stars like John Tavares and Steven Stamkos. Subban always wanted to play for the Montreal Canadiens. He looked up to Canadiens legend Jean Béliveau.

In 2018, Subban was featured on the cover of the NHL 19 video game. In November 2022, ESPN announced that Subban signed a contract to become a full-time hockey analyst for the network. He covers games and provides commentary.

Endorsements

Subban signing autographs in October 2013

Subban has worked with many big companies. These include Adidas, Bridgestone, Gatorade, and Air Canada. He also had a partnership with RW&CO. for a line of suits.

Personality and Style

Subban is known for his exciting and energetic style of play. He also has a very colorful personality. He is known for his great sense of fashion. He often wears designer suits and unique accessories. Sports Illustrated ranked him among the top 50 best-dressed athletes.

Philanthropy

On September 16, 2015, Subban promised to raise $10 million for the Montreal Children's Hospital. This was a huge donation from a sports figure in Canada. He also organized a "Winter Wonderland" event at the hospital before the holidays. In 2017, he received the Meritorious Service Cross for his generous work.

After being traded to Nashville, Subban continued his charity work. His "P.K.'s Blue Line Buddies" program helped build better relationships between police officers and young people. He would invite a police officer, a youth, and their guests to a Predators home game. When he moved to the New Jersey Devils, he continued this program there.

In June 2020, Subban donated $50,000 to a fund for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2006	Canada Ontario	U17	5th		5	0	1	1	0
2008	Canada	WJC			7	0	0	0	2
2009	Canada	WJC			6	3	6	9	6
2013	Canada	WC	5th		1	0	0	0	0
2014	Canada	OG			1	0	0	0	0
Junior totals					18	3	7	10	8
Senior totals					2	0	0	0	0

Awards and Honours