Calvin Pickard is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers. He played junior hockey with the Seattle Thunderbirds and was drafted 49th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2010. He started his pro career with the Lake Erie Monsters and made his NHL debut in 2014.
Pickard was picked by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft but was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was claimed by the Philadelphia Flyers in October 2018 and recorded a shutout, but was waived after poor performances and claimed by the Arizona Coyotes. In July 2019, he signed with the Detroit Red Wings, mostly playing in the AHL, with short NHL stints. He was loaned to the Vienna Capitals during the pandemic and later returned to Detroit. Pickard signed with the Edmonton Oilers in 2022 and was recalled in 2023–24 after Jack Campbell’s demotion.
Calvin Pickard's Family Origin
Calvin Pickard’s family origin is Canadian. His parents, Dan and Cathy Pickard, are both Canadian, as per the Canadian Hockey League website.
Who are Calvin Pickard’s parents?
Calvin Pickard’s parents are Dan and Cathy Pickard. Cathy traveled to Port Alberni in December 2008 to support Calvin at the U-17 Hockey Challenge. Dan spoke proudly about Calvin and his older brother Chet, saying they were supportive of each other, as per the Canadian Hockey League. On May 14, 2024, Dan and Cathy watched Calvin make his first NHL playoff start for the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, as per The Athletic.
Calvin Pickard’s siblings
Calvin Pickard has two siblings: an older brother named Chet Pickard and a sister named Kelly Pickard. Chet is a former goaltender and played in the WHL for the Tri-City Americans. He was a first-round draft pick of the Nashville Predators and represented Canada at the World Junior Championships. Kelly traveled with their father, Dan, to Ottawa in 2008 to support Chet during the tournament.
Calvin Pickard’s wife
Calvin Pickard is married to Courtney. They got married on June 17, 2019, at The Gates on Roblin in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They have two daughters, Blakely and Ryla. During the 2023–24 season, Courtney and the children moved to Edmonton to join Calvin after months apart while he played in Bakersfield. They now live in a rented house in Edmonton with their Mini Australian Shepherd, Ari, as per The Athletic.
FAQs on Calvin Pickard
A. Calvin Pickard is married to Courtney.
A. Calvin Pickard has an older brother named Chet Pickard.
A. Calvin Pickard has a base salary of $1,000,000 while carrying a cap hit of $1,000,000.
A. Calvin Pickard has a save percentage of .903.
A. Calvin Pickard has a sister named Kelly.
