Shea Theodore

Shea Theodore
Theodore with the Vegas Golden Knights on February 6, 2018
Born (1995-08-03) August 3, 1995 (age 31)
Langley, British Columbia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Vegas Golden Knights
Anaheim Ducks
National team  Canada
NHL draft 26th overall, 2013
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2014–present

Shea Theodore (born August 3, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Anaheim Ducks.

Theodore is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Golden Knights in 2023. Internationally, Theodore plays for Canada and won a silver medal in 2026.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Theodore played five seasons with the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He had a successful time with the Wheat Kings. He won the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as the WHL's defenceman of the year and was also named to the WHL West First All-Star Team.

He was drafted 26th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2013 NHL entry draft. On September 24, 2013, Theodore signed a three-year, $2.775 million entry-level contract to join the Ducks. He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliates Norfolk Admirals and San Diego Gulls.

On December 29, 2015, the Ducks called him up and Theodore made his NHL debut in a 1–0 win against the Calgary Flames. On January 13, 2016, Theodore scored his first NHL goal on the powerplay against Craig Anderson in a 4–1 win against the Ottawa Senators.

On June 21, 2017, the Ducks traded Theodore to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for considerations in the 2017 NHL expansion draft. On September 24, 2018, Theodore signed a seven-year, $36.4 million contract to stay with the Knights. He helped the Knights during the playoffs. They defeated the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Dallas Stars. They went on to defeat the Florida Panthers four games to one in the Final to win the first Stanley Cup in Golden Knights franchise history. On October 24, 2024, Theodore signed a seven-year, $51.975 million contract to stay with the Knights.

References

  1. ↑ "Theodore and Kozun Named WHL Award Winners". Seattle Thunderbirds. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "WHL Announces All-Stars & Awards". Western Hockey League. Archived from the original on March 24, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Shea Theodore Selected By Anaheim Ducks In 2013 NHL Draft". Seattle Thunderbirds. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ducks Sign 2013 First Round Pick Theodore to Three-Year Entry Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "Ducks prospect Theodore finally makes NHL debut". Calgary Herald. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Rookie Shea Theodore's first goal sparks Ducks in 4-1 win over Senators". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Ducks trade Shea Theodore to Golden Knights to keep Manson, Vatanen". Sportsnet. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Defenseman Shea Theodore". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Golden Knights win Stanley Cup with Game 5 victory against Panthers". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Vegas Golden Knights Sign Defenseman Shea Theodore to Seven-Year Contract Extension". Vegas Golden Knights. Retrieved September 30, 2026.

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