Jon Gillies
Jonathan Gillies | |
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| Born | January 22, 1994 Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Occupation | Professional ice hockey goaltender |
| Known for | Playing in the NHL and ECHL |
Jonathan Bruce Gillies (born January 22, 1994) is a professional ice hockey goaltender from the United States, currently playing for the Orlando Solar Bears in the ECHL. He has previously competed in the NHL with multiple franchises.
Playing career
Gillies competed at the collegiate level with the Providence Friars within the NCAA's Hockey East conference. During his freshman season, he earned a spot on the 2012–13 All-Hockey East First Team. He served as the primary goaltender for Team USA at the 2014 World Junior Championships. In his junior year, Gillies was instrumental in guiding Providence to capture the 2015 NCAA championship and received the Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player accolade.
On April 15, 2015, Gillies inked a three-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. He debuted in the NHL on April 6, 2017, securing his first victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Throughout their playoff campaign, Gillies also played for Calgary’s AHL affiliate, the Stockton Heat.
On October 9, 2020, he agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the St. Louis Blues. While assigned to their shared AHL team, the Utica Comets, he posted three wins over five appearances during the 2020–21 season.
In October 2021, Gillies signed with the Maine Mariners of the ECHL before accepting professional tryout agreements (PTOs) with AHL teams Providence Bruins and subsequently the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. On December 9, 2021, amidst roster injuries, he rejoined the Blues on a one-year, two-way contract and made his first NHL game appearance in four years. Shortly thereafter, on December 15, he was traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for future considerations.
Gillies signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Arizona Coyotes on July 13, 2022. Later, on March 2, 2023, he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Jakub Voráček and a sixth-round draft pick. He notched a win in his inaugural start for Columbus on April 2, 2023.
Following a period away from professional play, Gillies returned by signing with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL on October 10, 2024.
Personal life
Born in Concord, New Hampshire and raised in South Portland, Maine, Gillies hails from a family deeply rooted in hockey. His grandfather Bruce Sr. competed at Norwich University. His father Bruce played at the University of New Hampshire, earning induction into their Hall of Fame and competing professionally in the International Hockey League, where he led the Muskegon Lumberjacks to win the Turner Cup during the 1985–86 season. Additionally, his uncle Chris was a goaltender at the University of Denver.
Regular season and playoffs
| 2017–18 | Calgary Flames | NHL |11 |3 |5 |1 |605 |29 |0 |2.88 |.896 | | | | | | | ... [Table continues with similar format for remaining seasons] ...| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T/OT | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–11 | Indiana Ice | USHL | 25 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1447 | 68 | 3 | 2.82 | .906 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 3 | 0 | 2.20 | .932 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–12 | Indiana Ice | USHL | 53 | 31 | 11 | 9 | 2967 | 137 | 3 | 2.77 | .915 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 359 | 17 | 0 | 2.84 | .911 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–13 | Providence College | HE | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2105 | 73 | 5 | 2.08 | .931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–14 | Providence College | HE | 34 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 2027 | 73 | 4 | 2.16 | .931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–15 | Providence College | HE | 39 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 2301 | 77 | 4 | 2.01 | .930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–16 | Stockton Heat | AHL | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 363 | 14 | 2 | 2.31 | .920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 | Stockton Heat | AHL | 39 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 2215 | 108 | 1 | 2.93 | .910 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 137 | 8 | 0 | 3.45 | - bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2016–17 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | .964 | ||||||||
| 2017–18 | Stockton Heat | AHL | 39 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 2231 | 94 | 4 | 2.53 | .917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NHL totals | 35 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 1,788 | 101 | 0 | 3.39 | .891 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
International
| Year | Team | Tournament | Outcome | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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| 2013 | United States | WJC | Template:Gold1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | |
| 2014 | United States | WJC | 5th place | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 238 | 11 | 0 | 2.77 | .892 | |
| Junior career totals | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 258 | 11 | 0 | 2.54 | .899 | ||||
Awards and honors
| Award | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegiate | ||
| All-Hockey East Rookie Team | 2012–13 | |
| All-Hockey East First Team | 2012–13 | |
| AHCA East Second-Team All-American | 2012–13 | |
| NCAA Champion | 2014–15 | |
| All-Hockey East First Team | 2014–15 | |
| NCAA Frozen Four Most Outstanding Player | 2015 | |