Shoots Left Height 1.78 m Date joined 2013 Role Ice hockey player Positions Centerman | Name John (ice Salary 585,000 USD (2014) Playing career Weight 84 kg | |
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Born January 19, 1989 (age 35)
Cleveland, OH, USA ( 1989-01-19 ) AHL team
Former teams Manitoba Moose
Winnipeg Jets NHL Draft 175th overall, 2007
Atlanta Thrashers Similar People Julian Melchiori, Andrew Ladd, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Paul Maurice Profiles | ||
John Albert (born January 19, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing under contract for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 6th round (175th overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and has formerly played with the Winnipeg Jets. Albert was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but grew up in Concord Township, Lake County, Ohio.
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John albert ccm ahl player of the week feb 24 2014
Playing career
Prior to turning professional, Albert played NCAA college hockey with Ohio State University.
On July 20, 2011, Albert signed with the St. John's IceCaps of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2011–12 AHL season. On December 2, 2013, one day after being recalled by the Winnipeg Jets, Albert scored his first NHL goal on his first shot on goal in the league, beating goalie Cam Talbot of the New York Rangers in Winnipeg's 5-2 victory at Madison Square Gardens.
On June 29, 2015, the Jets gave Albert a qualifying offer in order to retain his negotiation rights. Albert later signed an AHL contract with the Jet's new affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, on September 16, 2015. After attending the Jets training camp on a try-out, he joined the Manitoba Moose and was named team captain.
On July 3, 2016, Albert ended his long tenure within the Thrashers/Jets organization, joining Oulun Kärpät of the Finnish Liiga. In the 2016–17 season, Albert made a seamless transition to European hockey and contributed with 12 goals and 24 points in 42 games for Kärpät.
On July 3, 2017, after a year's absence, Albert returned to the NHL in securing a one-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals.