Inside The Career Of Jonathan Quick: From Olympic Glory To NHL Greatness
Discover how Jonathan Quick became one of America’s top goaltenders, from earning Olympic medals to leading teams in the NHL with record-breaking performances. Read his full journey here.
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Jonathan Douglas Quick was born on January 21, 1986in Milford, Connecticut. He grew up in Hamden, Connecticut, a town known for its love of ice hockey.
He attended Hamden High School, then transferred to Avon Old Farms, a prep school famous for ice hockey programs. While there, he led his team to two straight New England Prep Championshipsin his junior and senior years. During his senior year, he recorded nine shutouts, showing strong goalkeeping skills early on.
As a youth player, Quick also took part in the 2000 Quebec International Pee‑Wee Hockey Tournamentwith a New York Rangers minor team, and later played for a youth hockey association in Fairfield. He helped his team win a national championshipduring his midget major year.
Later, he attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he played college ice hockey in the Hockey East conference. In October 2005, he won his first college game with a 4–2 victory over Clarkson University. On January 6, 2007, he scored his first career goal as a goaltender, an empty-net goal that became the game-winner in a 4–2 win over Merrimack College. He helped lead the Minutemen to their first-ever NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship appearance, posting a shutout in overtime against Clarkson in their first tournament game.
Playing Career
NHL Debut And Rise With Los Angeles Kings
Jonathan Quickbegan his NHL career with the Los Angeles Kingsafter being drafted 72nd overall in 2005. He made his league debut on December 6, 2007. Over the next several years, Quick became the Kings’ starting goaltender with standout seasons like 2009–10 and 2011–12, where he recorded 35 wins and strong save percentages.
Stanley Cup Championships & Playoff King
Quick helped guide the Kings to their first-ever Stanley Cupin 2012, earning the Conn Smythe Trophyas playoff MVP. His shutouts and clutch saves defined their run. He later won his second Cup in 2014, both with Los Angeles.
Records, Wins, And Shutouts
Over his long career, Quick became the winningest American-born goaliein NHL history. By March 2024, he had surpassed Ryan Miller with 392 wins, reaching 400 winsin early February 2025, becoming the first U.S.-born goaltender to do so. He also set records for most franchise wins and shutouts for the Kings, including his 30th shutout by March 2014 and his 41st by March 2016, setting the NHL record for U.S. goalies.
Later Moves: Vegas And New York
In 2023, Quick was traded from the Kings to the Vegas Golden Knights, winning his third Stanley Cupwith them—even as a backup goalie. He then signed with the New York Rangersand became their veteran presence. Quick continued performing at a high level and added to his win total, helping the Rangers as both player and mentor.
Career Stats & Milestones
Across 18 NHL seasons, Quick played over 800 games, with more than 404 wins, 63 shutouts, and a goals-against average of 2.49, while maintaining a .911 save percentage. He also leads Kings history in playoff games (85), wins (46), shutouts (10), and holds top marks in postseason save percentage and goals-against average.
Leadership, Style & Legacy
Quick was known for his unorthodox style, quick reflexes, active positioning, and creative saves. He led by example off the ice, was a respected mentor, and played with high work ethic. He built a reputation as a clutch performer who brought energy and confidence to his teams.
International Play
2010 Winter Olympics – Vancouver
Jonathan Quick was named to represent Team USAat the 2010 Winter Olympicsin Vancouver as the third goaltender. He did not play in any games but earned a silver medalwhen the United States lost to Canada in the championship game.
2014 Winter Olympics – Sochi
Quick was selected again for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochiand was named the starting goalieover other top netminders on the roster. He started five out of six games, posting a 3–2 record, a 2.17 goals-against average, and a .923 save percentage. The U.S. team finished in fourth placeoverall. In a key game against Russia, Quick made 29 saves in regulationand four more in the shootout, helping the U.S. win 3–2. His performance earned strong praise after coach Dan Bylsma decided he would start.
2016 World Cup Of Hockey
In 2016, Quick was chosen as the starting goaltenderfor Team USA at the World Cup of Hockey. He played in two games, finishing with a 2.55 goals-against averageand a .907 save percentage. Team USA placed seventh in the tournament.
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