Andrew Hammond (ice hockey)

Andrew Hammond
Andrew Hammond
Born	February 11, 1988 (age 38); White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Ice hockey goaltender (retired)
Years active	2013–2023
Known for	NHL goaltender for Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils

Andrew Robert Hammond (born February 11, 1988) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Throughout his NHL career, he played for the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, and New Jersey Devils. Known by the nickname "Hamburglar," a nod to a McDonald's character, Hammond gained significant attention during the 2014–15 campaign when he was promoted from the minors and led the Senators to an impressive 20–1–2 record, helping secure an unexpected berth in the playoffs.

Amateur

Hammond’s junior hockey journey began in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), where he had a brief stint with the Westside Warriors before completing that season with the Grandview Steelers of the Junior "B" Pacific Junior Hockey League. He commenced the 2007–08 BCHL season with the Surrey Eagles but was traded to the Vernon Vipers for $2,500. In his concluding season at this level, Hammond played a pivotal role in guiding the Vipers to win the Royal Bank Cup, the national Junior "A" championship, including recording a shutout in the final game.

Following his junior career, Hammond enrolled at Bowling Green State University, where he competed for four seasons (2009–2013) with the Falcons men’s ice hockey team. Across 111 NCAA contests, he amassed a 30–68–13 record and earned Bowling Green’s Most Valuable Player distinction for two consecutive seasons: 2010–11 and 2011–12. His knack for securing unexpected victories led to his evolving moniker "The Hamburglar," inspired by McDonald’s mascot, which he also depicted on his goalie mask.

Ottawa Senators (2013–2017)

On March 20, 2013, the NHL's Ottawa Senators signed Hammond as a free agent to a two-year entry-level contract. He was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators, to conclude the 2012–13 season.

Hammond participated in Ottawa’s training camp ahead of the 2013–14 season but was reassigned to Binghamton on September 30, 2013. He received a recall on February 26, 2014, serving as a temporary replacement for goaltender Craig Anderson and made his NHL debut as Robin Lehner’s backup. During that game against the Detroit Red Wings, Hammond entered after Lehner was pulled and stopped all 11 shots he faced.

Starting the 2014–15 season once again in Binghamton, Hammond made his first NHL start on February 18, 2015, versus the Montreal Canadiens, earning his inaugural NHL win with 42 saves. Two games later, he achieved his first NHL shutout against the Anaheim Ducks, followed immediately by another shutout against the Los Angeles Kings. His streak of four consecutive wins marked only the second time that Ottawa had won more than two games in a row during that season. On March 2, Hammond was honored as NHL First Star of the Week.

By March 17, Hammond had matched a record set by Hall of Famer Frank Brimsek, becoming just the second NHL goaltender to concede two or fewer goals in each of his first 12 starts. He closed March with an outstanding 10–1–1 record, a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.09, and a .930 save percentage. These performances earned him NHL First Star of the Month accolades and significantly contributed to Ottawa’s push toward playoff qualification. The Professional Hockey Writers' Association's Ottawa chapter nominated him for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in recognition of his perseverance and dedication. Additionally, he finished seventh in voting for the Vezina Trophy and fifteenth for the Hart Memorial Trophy.

Hammond completed the regular season with an impressive 20–1–2 record, playing a key role in securing Ottawa’s spot in the playoffs. The Senators were eliminated in the opening round by Montreal; Hammond started Games One and Two before being replaced by Anderson.

On May 20, 2015, Hammond agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $4.05 million total, averaging $1.35 million per year. Despite this commitment, his performance during the 2015–16 season declined; he won only seven out of 24 games and spent some time back with Binghamton.

In the following season (2016–17), injuries and inconsistent play restricted Hammond to six appearances as backup without recording a win. On February 11, 2017—his 29th birthday—he was placed on waivers after Anderson returned and backup Mike Condon demonstrated strong form. After reassignment to Binghamton, Hammond participated in five games before sustaining a labrum tear that necessitated season-ending hip surgery on February 27, 2017.

Later career (2017–2022)

Hammond entered the 2017–18 season fully recovered, which was the final year of his contract with the Senators. After passing through waivers, he was assigned on September 29, 2017, to Ottawa's newly established AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. On November 5, 2017, Hammond became part of a three-team trade that sent him to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Matt Duchene. Due to Colorado having an abundance of goaltenders, Hammond continued playing on loan with Belleville.

Although recalled several times by the Avalanche to serve as a backup amid injuries, Hammond suffered a concussion from an accidental stick strike before making his NHL debut. Following his recovery, he was sent to Colorado’s AHL team, the San Antonio Rampage, in March 2018. He started one regular-season game and participated in three playoff contests for Colorado.

As a free agent, Hammond inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Minnesota Wild on July 1, 2018, vying for a backup position. After that contract expired, he signed a one-year, two-way deal worth $700,000 with the Buffalo Sabres on July 1, 2019. Throughout the 2019–20 campaign, Hammond exclusively played for Buffalo’s AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, appearing in 33 games and earning 16 victories—matching his prior season’s workload.

On December 17, 2020, Hammond rejoined the Minnesota Wild on another one-year, two-way contract. Placed on the taxi squad in January 2021, he did not make any NHL appearances during that season. The Wild extended him another one-year, two-way contract in July 2021. In the subsequent season, Hammond featured in 11 AHL games with Iowa, securing six wins.

On February 12, 2022, Hammond was traded to the injury-hit Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Brandon Baddock. He made his first NHL start since March 2018 on February 20 and guided Montreal to a shootout victory over the New York Islanders, marking his first NHL win since April 2016. Hammond then started against his former club, the Senators, helping Montreal claim a 2–1 triumph. Unfortunately, he sustained a lower-body injury in his next outing and was placed on injured reserve on March 4.

After compiling three wins in four games with Montreal, Hammond was dealt at the NHL trade deadline to the New Jersey Devils for Nate Schnarr on March 21. Canadiens GM Kent Hughes explained that with Jake Allen returning from injury, this move provided Hammond with increased NHL playing opportunities. Hammond completed the season with New Jersey but later disclosed that an ankle injury sustained in Montreal continued to hamper him; he departed from the team following the season’s conclusion.

On September 16, 2022, Hammond signed a one-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). His tenure there was short-lived—appearing in just two games during the 2022–23 season before mutually terminating his contract to return to North America on October 20. On December 19, Hammond announced his retirement from professional hockey, reflecting on a career marked by unexpected journeys and meaningful connections.

Post-retirement career

Following his retirement from hockey, Hammond transitioned into medical sales. On March 1, 2025, he returned to Ottawa where he was honoured with a ceremonial puck drop commemorating the tenth anniversary of his memorable playoff run.

Personal life

Originating from White Rock, British Columbia, Hammond was raised in Surrey by his parents, Marshall and Sandie Hammond. He has two siblings: a brother named Matt and a sister named Christine. Early in his hockey journey, Hammond contemplated leaving the sport on two occasions—initially after being released following a junior A match in the 2006–07 season, and later when he was traded midway through the 2007–08 season. Presently, he lives near Detroit, Michigan, with his spouse and their three children.

Career statistics

2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2013–14 2014–15 2014–15 2015–16 2015–16 2016–17 2016–17 2017–18 AHL season 2017-18 San Antonio Rampage AHL 1 1 ۰ ۰ ۶۰ ۱ ۰ ۱٫۰۰ ٫۹۶۹ ۲۰۱۷-۱۸ NHL فصل کلرادو آوالانش NHL ۱ ۰ ۱ ۰ ۵۹ ۲ ۰ ۲٫۰۷ ٫۹۳۹ ۳ ۱ ۱ ۱۳۸ ۶ ۰ ۲٫۶۳ ٫۹۳۳ ۲۰۱۸-۱۹ AHL فصل آیوا وایلد AHL ۳۳ ۱۹ ۱۲ ۲ ۱۹۸۸ ۹۳ ۳ ۲٫۸۱ ٫۹۱۰ ۱۱ ۵ ۶ ۶۸۳ ۲۸ ۲ ۲٫۴۶ ٫۹۱۲ ۲۰۱۹-۲۰ AHL فصل راچستر آمریکانس AHL ۳۳ ۱۶ ۱۲ ۳ ۱۹۲۳ ۸۱ ۴ ۲٫۵۳ ٫۹۰۸ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ۲۰۲۱-۲۲ AHL فصل آیوا وایلد AHL ۱۱ ۶ ‌۲ ‌‌‌‌۳ ‌‌‌‌۶۶۴ ‌‌‌‌۲۷ ‌‌‌‌۳ ‌‌‌‌۲٫۴۴ ‌‌‌‌.۹۰۸ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ۲۰۲۱-۲۲ NHL فصل مونترال کانادینز NHL ۴ ‌۳ ‌۰ ‌۰ ‌۲۰۱ ‌۸ ‌۰ ‌۲٫۴۰ ‌.۹۲۰ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ۲۰۲۱-۲۲ نیو جرسی دیولز NHL ۷ ‌۱ ‌۵ ‌۱ ‌۳۸۶ ‌۳۰ ‌۰ ‌۴٫۶۶ ‌.۸۶۰ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ــ ۲۰۲۲-۲۳ KHL فصل تراکتور چلیابینسک Kontinental Hockey League ۲ صفر دو صفر نود و هفت هفت صفر چهار ممیز سی و سه نقطه هشت پنج یک - bgcolor="#e۰e۰e۰"

			Regular season									Playoffs
Season	Team	League	GP	W	L	OTL	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%	GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2006–07	Westside Warriors	BCHL	1	0	1	0	34	4	0	7.06	.636	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Grandview Steelers	PJHL	28	17	5	3	1568	60	3	2.30	.930	16	9	7	988	44	1	2.67	.921
2007–08	Surrey Eagles	BCHL	32	15	14	1	1568	90	2	3.44	.898	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Vernon Vipers	BCHL	9	6	3	0	538	22	1	2.45	.901	7	3	3	412	20	0	2.91	.908
2008–09	Vernon Vipers	BCHL	43	27	12	1	2479	95	5	2.30	.912	17	12	5	1082	27	4	1.50	.946
2009–10	Bowling Green University	CCHA	19	0	12	2	837	60	0	4.30	.880	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Bowling Green University	CCHA	27	6	17	3	1528	68	2	2.67	.915	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Bowling Green University	CCHA	44	14	24	5	2615	119	2	2.73	.903	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Bowling Green Falcons	CCHA	29	10	15	3	1625	67	3	2.47	.917	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Binghamton Senators	AHL	48	25	19	3	2733	128	1	2.81	.910	4	1	3	265	13	0	2.95	.891
Ottawa Senators	NHL	1	0	0	0	35	0	0.00	1.000	—	—	—	—	—	—
Binghamton Senators	AHL	25	7	13	2	1369	80	2	3.51	.898	— \| — \| — \| — \| — \| — \| —
Ottawa Senators	NHL	24	20	1	2	1411	42	3	1.79	.941	2	0	2	122	7	0	3.44	.914
Ottawa Senators	NHL	24	7	11	4	1375	61	1	2.65	.914	— \| — \| — \| — \| — \| — \| —
Binghamton Senators	AHL	2	0	2	0	119	8	0	4.05	.864	— \| — \| — \| — \| — \| — \| —
Ottawa Senators	NHL	6	0	2	0	206	14	0	4.08	.837	— \| — \| — \| — \| — \| — \| —
Binghamton Senators	AHL	5	2	3	0		297		16				3.24				884
Belleville Senators	AHL 18\|\|\|\|8\|\|\|\|6\|\|\|\|2\|\|\|\|987\|\|\|\|55\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|3.34\|\|\|\|900
colspan="3" colspan= "NHL totals"	67	31	20	7	3679	157	4	2.56	.916	5	1	3	260	13	٠	٣٠٠	.٩٢٤

Awards and records

First NHL goaltender to achieve 21 victories within his initial 27 games.
First goalie from Ottawa to secure wins in each of his first five career starts.
One of only two NHL netminders to concede two goals or fewer across their first 12 appearances; the other being Frank Brimsek (1938-39 Boston Bruins).
Named NHL First Star of the Week on March 2, 2015.
Honored as NHL First Star of the Month in March 2015.

Source: AHL

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