Alex Nedeljkovic is an American goaltender playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Born on January 7, 1996, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nedeljkovic was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2014 NHL Draft (37th overall). His journey to professional hockey began in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he earned the F.W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy in his rookie season for posting a remarkable goals-against average of 2.28. Nedeljkovic's exceptional performance continued with selections to the 2014 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game.
Alex Nedeljkovic parents
Alex Nedeljkovic’s parents are Theresa and Butch Nedeljkovic. They played a crucial role in shaping his early development and passion for hockey. Both supported their son's interest in the sport from a young age. They prioritized providing Nedeljkovic with the best opportunities to develop his skills, which meant taking him beyond their hometown of Parma, Ohio. They traveled with Nedeljkovic to areas with more competitive and advanced hockey programs to give him better exposure as per The Athletics.
Growing up in Parma, a city about 30 minutes from Cleveland, Nedeljkovic first played for the Cleveland Barons, a local youth hockey team, between 2009 and 2011. However, as Nedeljkovic's skills began to outgrow the local scene, his parents were determined to help him pursue better opportunities.
"My parents got me into hockey from a young age and allowed me to travel to more hotbed areas for hockey development," he shared with the Athletics.
Alex Nedeljkovic siblings
Alex Nedeljkovic is the eldest of four children in the Nedeljkovic family, with one younger brother and two younger sisters. Despite being the oldest, Alex claims he's still not entirely sure what his father does for a living, jokingly telling nhl.com: "Sorry, Dad".
Alex Nedeljkovic wife
Nedeljkovic's wife Emma Nedeljkovic plays a significant role in his life. The couple met while Alex was playing junior hockey for the Niagara IceDogs in the Ontario Hockey League. Their bond grew stronger, and Emma graduated from Michigan State University’s nursing school just as they learned they were expecting their first child as per NHL.com.
Alex Nedeljkovic kids
Nedeljkovic has a son named Greyson who was born earlier in 2024. The couple drew inspiration for his name from a clothing line called Greyson Clothiers, based in Detroit, where they reside during the offseason. In addition to being a supportive wife and mother, Emma is responsible for managing their home, which includes caring for two puppies, Zeke and Brady, alongside their growing family as per NHL.com.
FAQs on Alex Nedeljkovic family
A. Alex Nedeljkovic wears jersey no 39 in the Penguins.
A. Alex Nedeljkovic is a native of Parma, Ohio, U.S.
A. Alex Nedeljkovic was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2014 NHL Draft (37th overall).
