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Alex Pietrangelo

Alex Pietrangelo is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Alex Pietrangelo is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Golden Knights in 2023. Pietrangelo was born in King City, Ontario, and was selected fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life and junior career

Pietrangelo was born in King City, Ontario, and played junior hockey in the Ontario Hockey League with the Niagara IceDogs and Barrie Colts.

NHL career

He was drafted fourth overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2008 and became one of the team’s key defencemen. He later signed with the Vegas Golden Knights and continued his NHL career there.

Championships and leadership

Pietrangelo captained the Blues during his final four seasons with the club and won the Stanley Cup in 2019. He also won another Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023.

Playing style and role

Pietrangelo is known as a defenceman and alternate captain, reflecting both his on-ice role and leadership responsibilities. Sources describe him as a two-way defenceman.

Key facts

  • Pietrangelo is a right-shot defenceman from King City, Ontario.
  • He played parts of twelve seasons with the St. Louis Blues and served as captain for his final four seasons there.
  • He joined the Vegas Golden Knights in 2020 and served as an alternate captain.
  • He won the Stanley Cup with St. Louis in 2019 and with Vegas in 2023.
  • He is nicknamed "Petro".
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Canadian context

Pietrangelo is Canadian, born in Ontario, and has represented Canadian ice hockey at the professional level in the NHL.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alex Pietrangelo?
He is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who has played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues and Vegas Golden Knights.
What team does Alex Pietrangelo play for?
He has been listed as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights.
When was Alex Pietrangelo born?
He was born on January 18, 1990.
Which NHL team drafted Alex Pietrangelo?
The St. Louis Blues selected him fourth overall in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
How many Stanley Cups has Alex Pietrangelo won?
He has won two Stanley Cups, with St. Louis in 2019 and Vegas in 2023.
What position does Alex Pietrangelo play?
He plays defence and shoots right-handed.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Pietrangelo
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, position, junior teams, Blues tenure, captaincy, alternate captain role, Stanley Cup wins.
  2. NHLPA — https://www.nhlpa.com/player/718/alex-pietrangelo/
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, position, team, height, weight, draft position, shooting side.
  3. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/11317/alex-pietrangelo
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, position, physical profile, draft details, contract information.
  4. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/golden-knights-alex-pietrangelo-not-ruling-out-playing-this-season
    Supports: Golden Knights tenure, 2020 contract, Stanley Cup with Vegas, career statistics.