Evan Rodrigues, born on July 28, 1993, is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, he honed his skills at Boston University before commencing his NHL journey with the Buffalo Sabres in 2015. He quickly made his mark as he scored his first goal and recorded his first assist on April 9, 2016, against the New York Islanders. Over the years, he played 202 games with the Sabres before departing for the Pittsburgh Penguins and for the Colorado Avalanche afterwards.
Notably, Rodrigues achieved a rare feat with the Penguins on January 2, 2022, against the San Jose Sharks as he alongside teammate Bryan Rust recorded hat-tricks to lift the Penguins 8-5 over the Sharks. This also became the first instance since 2008, that Penguins had two players who scored hat-tricks in the same game.
Presently, Rodrigues is under a four-year contract with the Panthers and is committed to them until the 2026-27 season.
Evan Rodrigues’ Parents
Evan Rodrigues was born to Christine and Norbert Rodrigues alongside two siblings, Ryan and Paul.
Ryan is the eldest of three children of the Rodrigues family while Paul is the middle child. Notably, Paul played for the State University of New York at Oswego and had stints with Pensacola Ice Flyers, Greenville Road Warriors, South Carolina Stingrays, Norfolk Admirals and the Adirondack Thunder
Who is Evan Rodrigues’ father?
Norbert Rodrigues is Evan Rodrigues’ father. Notably, Norbert worked as a driver in Mississauga and immigrated from Europe to Ontario in his teens.
He often worked overtime to afford hockey trips and made sure that he was there for his kids while they pursued hockey.
Who is Evan Rodrigues' mother?
Christine Rodrigues is Evan Rodrigues’ mother. Notably, she worked for the Toronto Transit Commission and always kept up with Evan Rodrigues’ games.
Like her husband Norbert, she also worked overtime to support their hockey careers while driving them to games and practices. Notably, Christine and Norbert Rodrigues were present for Evan’s Senior Night ceremony at Boston University.
What is the nationality of Evan Rodrigues’ parents?
Evan Rodrigues's parents, Christine and Norbert Rodrigues, are Canadian citizens.
FAQ's On Evan Rodrigues Parents
A. Evan Rodrigues’s total salary for the 2024-25 season stands at $3,000,000. His salary is split in two parts: $2,225,000 as a signing bonus and $775,000 as a base salary.
A. Yes, Evan Rodrigues is a married man.
A. Evan Rodrigues has scored NHL 69 goals as of 2023-24.
A. Evan Rodrigues wears jersey number 17 in the Florida Panthers.
A. Christine and Norbert Rodrigues are Evan Rodrigues’ parents.
