Jake Guentzel Family

Jake Allen Guentzel is an American ice hockey professional left winger playing for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on October 6, 1994, in Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota where he kickstarted his hockey journey with Hill-Murray School.

Guentzel began his NHL journey when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 77th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Notably, he made his NHL debut with a memorable two-goal performance on November 21, 2016 against the New York Rangers after spending considerable time in the AHL with the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins. The subsequent seasons saw him became a regular in the Penguins lineup while contributing to their 2017 Stanley Cup triumph and subsequent playoff runs. Till date he has scored 219 goals across 503 games ( as of 2022-23 season).

Who are Jake Guentzel’s parents?

Jake Guentzel was born to parents Mike and Sally Guentzel on October 6, 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. While much details about his mother are currently unavailable,

his father Mike Guentzel, established himself as a notable athlete during his time at Greenway High School in Coleraine, Minnesota. He further played for the prestigious Minnesota Golden Gophers and later became a head coach at the University of Minnesota. Mike’s coaching career also included full-time stints with St. Paul Vulcans, Omaha Lancers, and the Des Moines Buccaneers.

Moreover, Jake Guentzel also has two brothers who have been actively involved with the sport.

Jake Guentzel Brother Ryan Guentzel

Ryan Guentzel was born on July 14, 1986, in Woodbury, Minnesota, and is a retired professional ice hockey player. He primarily played as a right-winger and had stints across the NAHL and USHL while also actively playing at University of Notre Dame. Notably, Ryan attended the same school his brother Jake Guentzel attended.

Furthermore, he won the NCAA (CCHA) Championship and the USHL Clark Cup Championship during his playing days. He last played for EHC Klostersee in Germany during the 2011-2012 season. Ryan Guentzel transitioned into coaching soon after his playing career got over. Notably, he became Assistant Coach at East Ridge High School between 2016 to 2018.

Jake Guentzel Brother Gabe Guentzel

Gabriel Guentzel was born on May 2, 1988, in Woodbury, Minnesota and holds dual citizenship of both, the United States and Germany. He primarily played as a defenseman.

Gabe graduated from Hill-Murray High School in Maplewood, Minnesota, in 2006 with his later career taking him through various leagues while gaining valuable experience with multiple teams. He began his career at Colorado College where he earned titles such as the Bob Johnson Award as the Tigers' freshman of the Year. He continued to excel in his senior year scoring 28 points and was named to the All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association Second Team as a senior.

After successfully concluding his college career, he transitioned to a professional career, playing in leagues across Italy, Europe, Sweden, and Germany. Notably, Gabe won the Italian Championship when he was playing for Rittner Buam in the 2013–14 season and received DEL2 Defenseman of the Year honors while playing for the Fischtown Pinguins in 2016.

He last played for the Augsburger Panther in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), the highest division in German ice hockey during the 2017-18 season. He retired soon after.

Jake Guentzel’s Wife

Jake Guentzel’s personal life is further filled by his wife Natalie Johnson, whom he married in July 2021. She is a graduate of Omaha Skutt Catholic High School and later attended the University of Nebraska where she earned a degree in Communications. Moreover, the couple has a child named Charlie.