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Alex Pietrangelo

Alex Pietrangelo is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Alex Pietrangelo is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights. He is a two‑time Stanley Cup champion (2019, 2023) and was drafted fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

What it is

Alex Pietrangelo, nicknamed 'Petro', is a right‑shot defenceman from King City, Ontario. He played twelve seasons with the St. Louis Blues and served as captain for his final four years there. Since 2020 he has been with the Vegas Golden Knights as an alternate captain.

NHL career and championships

Pietrangelo was selected fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft by the Blues. He won his first Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019. After signing with the Golden Knights in 2020, he won a second Cup in 2023, becoming one of few players to win with two different teams.

Playing style and leadership

Pietrangelo is known as a two‑way defenceman who contributes at both ends of the ice. His leadership roles — captain of the Blues, alternate captain of the Golden Knights — underscore his on‑ice presence and experience.

In short

  • Two‑time Stanley Cup champion (2019, 2023)
  • Fourth overall pick in 2008 by St. Louis
  • Served as captain of the Blues for four seasons
  • Canadian defenceman from King City, Ontario
Canadian angle

Pietrangelo is Canadian, born in Ontario, and has represented Canadian ice hockey at the professional level in the NHL.

Quick questions

Who is Alex Pietrangelo?
He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played for the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights.
How many Stanley Cups has Alex Pietrangelo won?
He has won two, with St. Louis in 2019 and Vegas in 2023.
What position does Alex Pietrangelo play?
He plays defence and shoots right-handed.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Pietrangelo
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, junior teams, Blues tenure, captaincy, alternate captain role, Stanley Cup wins.
  2. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/718/alex-pietrangelo/
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, team, height, weight, draft position, shooting side.
  3. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/11317/alex-pietrangelo
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, position, physical profile, draft details, contract information.
  4. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/golden-knights-alex-pietrangelo-not-ruling-out-playing-this-season
    Supports: Golden Knights tenure, 2020 contract, Stanley Cup with Vegas, career statistics.