Claude Giroux is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and serves as an alternate captain for the Ottawa Senators in the National Hockey League (NHL). His earlier stints include playing for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Florida Panthers. Picked by the Flyers as the 22nd overall selection in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Giroux assumed the role of team captain in 2013, holding the title as the longest-serving captain in the franchise's history. Giroux marked his 1,000th game with the Flyers on March 17, 2022. Known for his versatility, he has demonstrated adept offensive skills, comfortably playing both center and wing positions throughout his career.
Prior to his NHL journey, Giroux pursued his major junior career with the Gatineau Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), contributing to the team's 2008 President's Cup victory and earning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the 2008 playoff MVP. On the international stage, he secured a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Claude Giroux Kids
Claude Giroux has two sons. His first son, Gavin, was born on August 26, 2019. His second son, Palmer, was born on August 5, 2021.
Claude Giroux, the captain of the Flyers, and his wife Ryanne welcomed their first child, Gavin, on August 26, 2019. The couple shared their pregnancy journey online, and the Flyers' mascot Gritty celebrated by decorating a locker for baby Giroux in the team's locker room. While the mascot prepared the locker room, Claude Giroux had already been busy getting the house ready for their newest family member. The news received warm wishes, and even Chrissy Teigen, a famous American model and TV personality, expressed her appreciation. Congratulations to the Giroux family!
Claude Giroux's four-year-old son, Gavin, showcased his budding hockey skills at the Canadian Tire Centre. In a playful moment, Gavin climbed to the top of the seating area and began shooting street hockey balls into a tiny net on the concrete slab below. Claude Giroux, in a previous interview, mentioned Gavin's love for various sports, with hockey currently taking the top spot. The cute moment showed that Gavin might become a hockey player like his dad in the future.
Claude Giroux Wife
Claude Giroux is married to Ryanne Breton. While details about how they met and the duration of their relationship are not publicly disclosed, they got engaged in December 2016. The couple tied the knot in a boho-chic wedding on July 7, 2018, at the Ashford Estate in Allentown, New Jersey, with their pet dogs playing the role of ring bearers. While details about how they met are not widely known, Giroux and Breton choose to keep their personal life private.
Ryanne Hailey Giroux (nee Breton) was born on May 14, 1993, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Skip Breton and Julie Ryan.
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FAQs
A. Claude Giroux has never won a Stanley Cup.
A. Claude Giroux's current average salary is $6.5 million per year.
A. Claude Giroux grew up in Hearst, Ontario, Canada.
A. Claude Giroux wears number #28 for the Ottawa Senators.
A. Claude Giroux's wife is Ryanne Breton. They have two sons together: Gavin and Palmer.
