Claude Giroux is a Canadian ice hockey forward, currently playing for the Ottawa Senators. He was picked 22nd overall in the 2006 NHL entry level draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2011-12 season, Giroux demonstrated his scoring prowess, tallying 93 points (28 goals, 65 assists), the highest by a Flyers player since 1998-99. Transitioning from center to left wing in the 2017-18 season, he achieved an NHL career-best 102 points (34 goals, 68 assists) in 82 games, finishing second in the scoring race to Connor McDavid. This performance marked the most points in a season by a Philadelphia player since 1995-96. Giroux earned recognition as an NHL Second-Team All-Star and secured fourth place in Hart Trophy voting for the league's most valuable player.
Celebrating a milestone, Giroux played his 1,000th NHL game, all with the Flyers, on March 17, 2022, joining the ranks of Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke as the only player to achieve this feat with Philadelphia. Shortly thereafter, on March 19, 2022, Giroux was traded to the Florida Panthers after 15 seasons with the Flyers, with the last 10 as captain. Transitioning to a new chapter, Giroux signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on July 13, 2022. He reached another milestone by securing 1,001 points in the NHL on April 10, 2023, with two goals and an assist in a 3-2 win against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Claude Giroux’s Stanley Cup Wins
Claude Giroux has not won a Stanley Cup.
Although he has never won a Stanley Cup, Giroux is considered to be a very successful NHL player. He has been selected to the NHL All-Star Game seven times and has won the Bobby Clarke Trophy five times. He is also the Flyers' all-time leader in assists and points. Claude Giroux has also amassed an impressive 1,002 points in 1,100 NHL games, with 329 goals and 672 assists (as of 2022-23 season).
Claude Giroux Early Life
Giroux, born in Hearst, Ontario, hails from a Francophone town and is proficient in both English and French. He attended Béatrice-Desloges High School in Orléans but completed 12th grade at Minto French Catholic High School, which accommodated his busy hockey schedule. While in Orléans, Giroux played Major Bantam AA and Minor Midget AA hockey for the Cumberland Barons, leading the club in scoring during the 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons. Initially overlooked in the 2004 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft, Giroux joined the Cumberland Grads for the 2004–2005 season at age 16. He scored 40 points in 48 games and was named Canadian Junior Hockey League Rookie of the Year. He soon joined the Gatineau Olympiques which led to him developing into a more better player.
FAQs
A. Claude Giroux was traded to the Florida Panthers for Owen Tippett.
A. Claude Giroux currently lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
A. The Philadelphia Flyers received Owen Tippett, a conditional first round pick in 2024 and a third round pick in the 2023 draft in exchange for Claude Giroux.
A. Yes, Claude Giroux has proudly played for Canada in global tournaments, including the World Junior Championships and the IIHF World Championships.
A. Claude Giroux has 329 career goals (as of the 2022-23 season).
