John Scott (ice hockey, born 1982)
John Howard Scott (born September 26, 1982) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and winger. A professional player for nearly 10 seasons, Scott saw National Hockey League (NHL) action with the Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes and Montreal Canadiens. Scott was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario. He graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2006.
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Scott with the Chicago Blackhawks in February 2012 | |||
| Born |
September 26, 1982 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) | ||
| Weight | 260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Minnesota Wild Chicago Blackhawks New York Rangers Buffalo Sabres San Jose Sharks Arizona Coyotes Montreal Canadiens | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2006–2016 | ||
Scott gained prominence in January 2016 when, after an online campaign, he was named captain of the Pacific Division team for the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, despite only having scored five goals in his career, and only one assist in his time with the Coyotes. Despite a trade to the Montreal Canadiens, and subsequently being sent down to the St. John's IceCaps, then the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the NHL confirmed on January 19, 2016, that Scott would participate in the 2016 NHL All-Star Game as the captain of the Pacific Division. Scott scored two goals in the tournament that helped his team advance to the finals where they were winners by a score of 1–0, and was voted the Most Valuable Player.
A film based on Scott's final professional season and the events surrounding his All-Star appearance is currently in development.