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Chris Driedger
Chris Driedger (born May 18, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Driedger was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft.
After growing up in Winnipeg, Driedger was drafted by the Western Hockey League (WHL)'s Tri-City Americans. After one season with the team, he was traded to the Calgary Hitmen, where he would play three seasons.
In 2014, Driedger signed a three-year contract with his NHL draft team, the Ottawa Senators. He made his NHL debut in 2015, but in five seasons with the Senators organization, he spent most of his time in the ECHL or American Hockey League (AHL). In 2018, he signed for one year with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds, the primary affiliate of the Florida Panthers. After 16 games with the Thunderbirds, Driedger signed a contract with the Panthers for the rest of that season. After the season, Driedger re-signed for two years with the Panthers.
After those two seasons, in 2021, during the expansion team Seattle Kraken's exclusive signing window, Driedger signed a three-year contract with the Kraken. He would count as the Kraken's selection from the Panthers at the 2021 NHL entry draft. Driedger spent the Kraken's inaugural season only in season, but over the next two, he would also spend time with the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In 2024, he helped the Firebirds to the Calder Cup final, where the Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears in six games. After that season, Driedger returned to the Panthers, signing with the team for one year. Before the NHL trade deadline, he was traded to his hometown Winnipeg Jets. With either team that season, Driedger only ever played with their AHL affiliate. The next season, Driedger turned to Russia, signing for one year with the Kontinental Hockey League's Traktor Chelyabinsk. Only five months later, Driedger and the team mutually terminated the contract.
Driedger participated in the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, playing four games for Canada West. Eleven years later, Driedger played at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, playing six games and helping Canada earn the silver medal.
Driedger was born on May 18, 1994, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to parents Cindy and Kelly. Growing up there, Driedger played bantam and midget ice hockey for the Winnipeg Monarchs organization. As a result of his play at these levels, Driedger was drafted 80th overall by the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the 2009 WHL bantam draft. He returned to the Monarchs for the 2009–10 season, in which he totaled a 13–6–0 record with a 2.14 goals against average (GAA) and five shutouts. Driedger then began his major junior hockey career with the Americans during the 2010–11 season. While playing at the major junior level, Driedger was also enrolled at St. Paul's High School and competed in track. In his rookie season with the Americans, Driedger compiled a 1–1 record along with a 3.73 GAA and a .876 save percentage through four games. He finished the season amassing a 6–6–0–1 record through 22 games while also accumulating a 3.50 GAA and a 0.881 save percentage. As such, Driedger was invited to participate in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Goaltending Camp.
Following the 2010–11 season, Driedger was acquired by the Calgary Hitmen in an off-season trade in exchange for a 3rd round pick in the 2012 WHL bantam draft. His first season with the Hitmen began with a slow start due to a high ankle sprain and a loss in his first start. His performance continued to decline, and his 2.03 GAA and a 4–2–0–1 record dropped to a 3–3–1–0 record and 3.79 GAA in November. As he continued to drop in December, he was encouraged to seek the help of a sports psychologist. The Hitmen eventually established a tandem goaltending system with Driedger and Brandon Glover, who split the starting position throughout the season. By April, Driedger doubled the number of games from his previous season with the American and established a 24–12–2–1 record with a 2.80 GAA and .896 save percentage. Driedger's outstanding play was recognized when he was invited to compete at the 2012 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game for Team Orr.
As the season concluded, Driedger was ranked 13th among North American goaltending prospects eligible for the 2012 NHL entry draft. He was eventually drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the third round, 76th overall, making him the only WHL goaltender claimed in 2012. Before the draft, the Hitmen traded Brandon Glover to the Seattle Thunderbirds, making Driedger the de facto starter for the 2012–13 season. As a result of this responsibility, Driedger prepared himself physically and mentally during the offseason to ready himself for the next season. Once the season began, Driedger earned a 10–3–1–1 record, a 2.37 GAA, and a .920 save percentage by mid-November. The Hitmen also relied on rookie netminder Mack Shields, who yielded a 3–2–0–1 record. By the end of the month, Driedger improved to a 19–6–1–2 record to lead the Hitmen to the top of the standings of the Eastern Conference. As such, he was recognized as the WHL's Goaltender of the Month for November. His play continued to improve as the season progressed, and he helped the Hitmen qualify for the 2013 WHL Playoffs as the team's starting goaltender.
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Chris Driedger
Chris Driedger (born May 18, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Driedger was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the third round, 76th overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft.
After growing up in Winnipeg, Driedger was drafted by the Western Hockey League (WHL)'s Tri-City Americans. After one season with the team, he was traded to the Calgary Hitmen, where he would play three seasons.
In 2014, Driedger signed a three-year contract with his NHL draft team, the Ottawa Senators. He made his NHL debut in 2015, but in five seasons with the Senators organization, he spent most of his time in the ECHL or American Hockey League (AHL). In 2018, he signed for one year with the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds, the primary affiliate of the Florida Panthers. After 16 games with the Thunderbirds, Driedger signed a contract with the Panthers for the rest of that season. After the season, Driedger re-signed for two years with the Panthers.
After those two seasons, in 2021, during the expansion team Seattle Kraken's exclusive signing window, Driedger signed a three-year contract with the Kraken. He would count as the Kraken's selection from the Panthers at the 2021 NHL entry draft. Driedger spent the Kraken's inaugural season only in season, but over the next two, he would also spend time with the Kraken's AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. In 2024, he helped the Firebirds to the Calder Cup final, where the Firebirds lost to the Hershey Bears in six games. After that season, Driedger returned to the Panthers, signing with the team for one year. Before the NHL trade deadline, he was traded to his hometown Winnipeg Jets. With either team that season, Driedger only ever played with their AHL affiliate. The next season, Driedger turned to Russia, signing for one year with the Kontinental Hockey League's Traktor Chelyabinsk. Only five months later, Driedger and the team mutually terminated the contract.
Driedger participated in the 2011 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, playing four games for Canada West. Eleven years later, Driedger played at the 2022 IIHF World Championship, playing six games and helping Canada earn the silver medal.
Driedger was born on May 18, 1994, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to parents Cindy and Kelly. Growing up there, Driedger played bantam and midget ice hockey for the Winnipeg Monarchs organization. As a result of his play at these levels, Driedger was drafted 80th overall by the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in the 2009 WHL bantam draft. He returned to the Monarchs for the 2009–10 season, in which he totaled a 13–6–0 record with a 2.14 goals against average (GAA) and five shutouts. Driedger then began his major junior hockey career with the Americans during the 2010–11 season. While playing at the major junior level, Driedger was also enrolled at St. Paul's High School and competed in track. In his rookie season with the Americans, Driedger compiled a 1–1 record along with a 3.73 GAA and a .876 save percentage through four games. He finished the season amassing a 6–6–0–1 record through 22 games while also accumulating a 3.50 GAA and a 0.881 save percentage. As such, Driedger was invited to participate in Hockey Canada's Program of Excellence Goaltending Camp.
Following the 2010–11 season, Driedger was acquired by the Calgary Hitmen in an off-season trade in exchange for a 3rd round pick in the 2012 WHL bantam draft. His first season with the Hitmen began with a slow start due to a high ankle sprain and a loss in his first start. His performance continued to decline, and his 2.03 GAA and a 4–2–0–1 record dropped to a 3–3–1–0 record and 3.79 GAA in November. As he continued to drop in December, he was encouraged to seek the help of a sports psychologist. The Hitmen eventually established a tandem goaltending system with Driedger and Brandon Glover, who split the starting position throughout the season. By April, Driedger doubled the number of games from his previous season with the American and established a 24–12–2–1 record with a 2.80 GAA and .896 save percentage. Driedger's outstanding play was recognized when he was invited to compete at the 2012 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game for Team Orr.
As the season concluded, Driedger was ranked 13th among North American goaltending prospects eligible for the 2012 NHL entry draft. He was eventually drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the third round, 76th overall, making him the only WHL goaltender claimed in 2012. Before the draft, the Hitmen traded Brandon Glover to the Seattle Thunderbirds, making Driedger the de facto starter for the 2012–13 season. As a result of this responsibility, Driedger prepared himself physically and mentally during the offseason to ready himself for the next season. Once the season began, Driedger earned a 10–3–1–1 record, a 2.37 GAA, and a .920 save percentage by mid-November. The Hitmen also relied on rookie netminder Mack Shields, who yielded a 3–2–0–1 record. By the end of the month, Driedger improved to a 19–6–1–2 record to lead the Hitmen to the top of the standings of the Eastern Conference. As such, he was recognized as the WHL's Goaltender of the Month for November. His play continued to improve as the season progressed, and he helped the Hitmen qualify for the 2013 WHL Playoffs as the team's starting goaltender.