Jordan Binnington

Jordan Binnington
Binnington on July 12, 2019
Born (1993-07-11) July 11, 1993 (age 33)
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team St. Louis Blues
National team  Canada
NHL draft 88th overall, 2011
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2016–present

Jordan Binnington (born July 11, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He currently plays for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Binnington is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Blues in 2019. He is also a one-time All-Star, being named one in 2020. Internationally, Binnington plays for Canada and won a silver medal with them in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Binnington played four seasons with the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He had a successful time with his teams. He helped the Attack during the playoffs. They defeated the London Knights, Plymouth Whalers, and Windsor Spitfires before defeating the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors four games to three to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup. This earned them a spot in the Memorial Cup tournament where they went 1–2. He won the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy for being the most outstanding goaltender of the Memorial Cup tournament. He finished the 2012–13 season with a 2.17 goals against average and a .932 save percentage in the regular season. He won the Dave Pinkney Trophy for being on the team with the lowest goals against average and was also named the OHL Goaltender of the Year.

He was drafted 88th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 2011 NHL entry draft. On May 29, 2012, Binnington signed a three-year, $1.95 million entry-level contract to join the Blues. He was sent down to play for their AHL and ECHL-affiliates Peoria Rivermen, Kalamazoo Wings, and Chicago Wolves.

On January 14, 2016, the Blues called him up and Binnington made his NHL debut coming in for relief of Brian Elliott and stopping 2 of 3 shots in a 4–1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. On January 19, 2023, he stopped all 25 shots he faced to earn both his first NHL career win and shutout in a 3–0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. On July 15, 2016, Binnington signed a one-year, $600,000 contract to stay with the Blues. On July 21, 2017, Binnington signed a one-year, $660,000 contract to stay with the Blues. On July 6, 2018, Binnington signed a one-year contract to stay with the Blues. He helped the Blues when they went on a run in the playoffs. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, and San Jose Sharks. They went on to defeat the Boston Bruins four games to three in the Final to win the first Stanley Cup in Blues franchise history. On July 13, 2019, Binnington signed a two-year, $8.8 million contract to stay with the Blues.

Personal life

Binnington is married to Canadian actress Cristine Prosperi and they have one son together.

References

  1. ↑ "OHL Champions!". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Binnington and Shaw Big Winners". Owen Sound Attack. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
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  4. ↑ "Binnington named OHL's Goaltender of the Year". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Blues Sign Jordan Binnington". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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  7. ↑ "Binnington makes 25 saves in first NHL start, Blues shut out Flyers". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Binnington Agrees to Deal with Blues". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on July 18, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Blues, Jordan Binnington agree to one-year, two-way deal". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Blues agree to one-year, two-way deal with Binnington". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Blues win Stanley Cup for first time, defeat Bruins in Game 7 of Final". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Binnington avoids arbitration, agrees to two-year deal". St. Louis Blues. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Jordan Binnington took a bow in pregame ceremonies, then stole a point for the Blues". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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