Jake Guentzel Jersey Number

Last Modified Jan 21, 2025 18:43 GMT
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Jake Guentzel is a professional ice hockey player for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL (as of January 2025). He began his journey with the Pittsburgh Penguins after being selected in the third round, 77th overall, of the 2013 NHL Draft. Following three seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Penguins on May 23, 2016. Guentzel swiftly made his mark in the NHL, debuting on November 21, 2016, against the New York Rangers, scoring two goals, including one on his first two shots.

During the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he emerged as a key contributor, leading all scorers with 13 goals and tying the rookie playoff points record with 21 points across 25 games. His standout moment came when he became only the second rookie in NHL history to register a hat trick and score an overtime goal in the same playoff game during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, Guentzel's time with the Penguins ended on March 7, 2024, when he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes along with Ty Smith. On June 30, 2024, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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What is Jake Guentzel's jersey number?

As of January 2025, Jake Guentzel wears jersey no 59 as per The Hockey News. During his tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, he wore the same jersey number 59.

In the 2016-17 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he scored 33 points in 40 games, including 16 goals and 17 assists. Guentzel's performance skyrocketed in the following seasons, with notable highlights such as scoring 40 goals and 76 points in the 2018-19 season and 40 goals and 84 points in the 2021-22 season.

Jake Guentzel's Achievements

Jake Guentzel has amassed several notable achievements and honors throughout his hockey career.

While in the USHL, Guentzel earned recognition on the All-Rookie Team in 2013 and was named Rookie of the Year the same year. Additionally, Guentzel was selected for the Second All-Star Team in 2013. During his college hockey career, Guentzel was named to the NCHC All-Rookie Team in 2014.

Since getting promoted to the NHL, Guentzel won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017. Moreover, he was also selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

FAQ's On Jake Guentzel

A. Jake Guentzel wore jersey number 59 during his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Moreover, he’s wearing the same number with the Carolina Hurricanes 

 A. The Penguins traded Jake Guentzel to Carolina Hurricanes and now he is playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning

A. Jake Guentzel has scored 38 goals as of 2023-2024 season.

A. Since getting promoted to the NHL, Jake Guentzel won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017 and was selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game in 2020 and 2022.

A. According to Hockey Reference, Jake Guentzel has scored 250 goals, as of January 21, 2025.

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