Acquired by the Rangers in a trade with the Washington Capitals
on February 9,
2018, John Albert split the 2017-18 campaign with the Hartford
Wolf Pack and the
Hershey Bears of the AHL. A former sixth round draft choice of
the Atlanta Thrash-
ers in 2007, Albert has spent the majority of his pro career in
the AHL. He saw
action in nine NHL games for the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013-14
season.
Loose Pucks• Parents are John and Cindy. John is an accountant.
Has three older sisters,
Tiffany, Heather and Sarah
• Enjoys donating time to organizations who benefit those with
special needs
• Lists his hockey idol growing up as Martin St. Louis
• Grew up an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Browns and
Indians
• His first job was working for a real estate company in high
school
john albertcenter
Shoots: Left
Height: 5’ 11”
Weight: 179
Born: January 19, 1989
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Nicknames: Abby, ButchGreatest passion besides hockey: GolfWhat
he’d be doing for a career if not playing hockey: Teacher for those
with special needsSuperpower he’d most like to have: Ability to
read mindsPerson he’d trade places with for a day: LeBron
JamesActor that would play him in a movie: James FrancoFavorite
superhero: DeadpoolFirst jersey ever bought: Jim Thome - Cleveland
IndiansOn his bucket list: Snorkeling in the Great Barrier ReefMost
listened to artist: SiaMeal: SushiMovie: Pineapple ExpressTV show:
Peaky Blinders
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