Ex-Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (left) and recently signed blueliner Zach Bogosian each got their day with the Stanley Cup as part of the 2020 winning team. Made in Massena: How Zach Bogosian became the Lightning's glue guy I love where I came from because of what its given me in life. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeSmithNHL, The Bogosian family home. After playing five games with the Wolves, including scoring his first professional goal on January 3, 2009, against the Rockford IceHogs, Bogosian rejoined the Thrashers for the remainder of the season. Its a tough place to get out of. Bogosian was handed 14 PIM in Sunday's 6-0 defeat versus Carolina. When Bogosian, in a black Lightning polo shirt and shorts, sang the Darius Rucker hit at his Cup party, no one was surprised, especially his wife, Bianca, who was dressed in white, like their three kids: Mila, 6, Hunter, 3, and Harper, 2. According to the Bolts, the New York native has appeared in 689 career games. I was the small-town kid, and I was like, Holy shit,' Bogosian said. I was at a Red Wings game, talking to Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada. He also visited Iona Prep Lower School, where his mother, Barbara, has taught since 1995; as well as his training gym in Connecticut (Prentiss Hockey Performance). Northern New York welcomes Coach Derek Lalonde home @NHL @TBLightning @HockeyHallFame @Montreal_Expos pic.twitter.com/TwLL3lIyKB, Spokane showed up! Still, it wasnt the same as celebrating with his former teammates in person. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. I wanted to make it.. While Chiltons sons friends were playing, they noticed a pickup truck show up, with Bogosian and his friends. Zach Bogosian signed a 2 year, $5,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Sep. 14, 2011. When he began attending Cushing Academy he was a forward the first year, before he converted to a defender full-time. Checkout the latest stats of Zach Bogosian. Wow your guests at your next party or corporate event with the big band sounds of the St. Joe's Jazz Lab Band! Cult/Star player for Cushing Academy. Bogosian's play was praised by analysts for his performance in a depth role, and the team made attempts to re-sign him, although were unable to among rumors that Bogosian was unhappy with the Canadian and Ontario governments' public health restrictions in response to COVID-19. The two talk every day, with Aaron now living in Tampa. Shortly after the Lightning defeated the Canadiens earlier this month to win their second straight Cup, Bogosian and Shattenkirk (who signed with the Ducks as a free agent following the 2020 season), learned that they, too, would get their day with the Cup. I dont know if my mother would let him, Aaron said. Bogo took less money to. Travels with the Stanley Cup: Visiting some old friends Well, hes extremely excited, Ike said. In 2004, Bogosian entered high school at Cushing Academy, a prep school in Massachusetts. Retired Navy SEAL & Avalanche Expert Zach Armstrong - YouTube Dont worry, Aaron told them. The contract has a cap hit of $1,000,000. I'm getting stronger and faster.". Later on in the game, I went to the net hard and Zach met me there and we were in a scrum and we had a hold of each other and (former Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien) started laughing and said he would pay us to fight. There really wasnt anything to put Massena on the map in the hockey world, so it was cool.. Winnipeg Jets defenceman Zach Bogosian signs a young fan's shirt at Princess Margaret School on Feb. 25. . It was awesome! No sense changing it since I knew itd break. 3 overall) in the 2008 draft and had nine goals and 10 assists in 47 games with the Thrashers last season. I was this scrawny little kid in the classroom, and now Im playing against men., When Bogosian was chatting with fellow top picks, theyd introduce themselves and say where they were from. Aaron Bogosian was born on 17 January, 1987 in Massena, New York, United States. Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who Bogosian considers a brother, delivered Bogosians ring when he flew home to Minnesota after the Lightnings boat parade earlier this month. Enter Search Term. It made me realize that this is a bond that will be hard to break for a long time.. Until you go up against them face to face, look them in the eye, thats when you know.. Lets be honest: When Bobby Orr suggests you go see a guy, you go see him, right? Twohey said. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Aliu had 18 goals and 26 assists with London and Sudbury of the Ontario Hockey League last season and added two goals in five games with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL, the Hawks' minor-league affiliate. So I couldnt let him get that one on me, so I fired a few at him and sure enough we were ripping shots at each other, laughing. It was weird to be thinking that a year later we were still considering (a Cup day) or talking through this, and then it was about to happen, he said. Bogosian, who re-signed with the Lightning earlier this week, later visited Massena Arena, where he played minor hockey. Bogosian would bring his hockey stick everywhere, even if it was to Thanksgiving dinner. The reunion never happened. 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Bogosian broke his left leg Oct. 28, 2008, in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers and was out until January. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. He scored his first NHL goal Jan. 17, 2009, against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, and led all NHL rookie defensemen with nine goals. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. TAMPA Kevin Shattenkirk and Zach Bogosian helped the Lightning win an NHL title in 2020, so it was only fitting that the 21 team helped the defensemen finally get their long-awaited day with the Stanley Cup. Bogosian is no stranger to the NHL with 13 seasons under his belt. Its chaos all the time., Hunter, like his old man, is always carrying his hockey stick around, asking Bogosian 10 times a day if they can play hockey. My parents were more serious. [42][43][44] Zach's father Ike was an athlete when he was younger, playing college football with Syracuse University from 1979 to 1981. "I'm about 220 now and I'll be a little heavier at the end of the summer. Thats something that he takes a lot of pride in, being from an area thats not necessarily the Torontos or Montreals of hockey, Hatch said. We had a ball, Bogosian said. [4] At the conclusion of the season, Bogosian was named one of the five draft-eligible finalists for the Red Tilson Trophy as most outstanding player in the OHL, and was also named to the OHL First All-Star Team as one of the two best defensemen in the league. From cleaning mats to hoisting the Cup. [1] After his second year at the school, Bogosian was selected 19th overall in the 2006 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Draft by the Peterborough Petes[3] Bogosian's decision to play in the OHL rather than go to the NCAA differed from most of his teammates, including his brother. [5] The next season, Bogosian appeared in 60 games for the Petes. They played for an hour and a half. My older son, Ike, and he runs a nursing home and then my middle son, Aaron, who played at St. Lawrence and some pro hockey, he said. [50] After leaving the school and moving to Canada with two years of high school to complete, Bogosian took courses on the internet. It looked like we lived in downtown Beirut.. Aaron Bogosian fans also viewed: Carl Niemann. [23], Bogosian was born to Ike and Vicky Bogosian[38] in Massena, New York, a town of 13,000 adjacent to the Saint Lawrence River. When I played against Stammer and Tavares, guys who were highly touted and had high profiles, you play well against them, I was like, OK, I belong. [33][34], As a free agent from the Maple Leafs, Bogosian opted to return to the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in agreeing to a three-year, $2.55 million contract on July 28, 2021. Bogosian brought his kids to Amalie Arena on one off day last month and Hunter challenged him to a fight, with the video going viral. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. Aaron was there, and one of the coaches asked him, You have any brothers?, Ive got a younger one that is really, really young, Aaron said. And really good.. I hear from him quite a bit, my wife and I quite a bit, actually.. It was hockey night at the Bogosian house in Massena as Ike and Vicky watched son Zach play defense for the Tampa Bay Lightning. But as coronavirus restrictions lifted and the Lightning pursued a second straight Cup earlier this summer, Bogosian saw an opportunity: If Tampa Bay successfully defended its championship, he wondered, would players from the previous seasons squad get to have their day with the Cup? Contact Mari Faiello at mfaiello@tampabay.com. He also had 196 hits, a franchise record at the time. [11] Bogosian had been noted prior for the draft for his dedication to training, as he drove more than 90 minutes to Ottawa to get a better work out. The two met at an Esso gas station. That was kind of how I wanted to start my day, to just have a moment with them and show my appreciation for what they did for me, my career and my life.. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. Discover Aaron Bogosian's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Aaron said. A post shared by Zach Bogosian (@zbogosian47). Stamkos was from Toronto, same with Doughty. People see my tattoos, how I play on the ice, the fights, Bogosian said. Traded to Buffalo by Winnipeg with Evander Kane and Jason Kasdorf for Tyler Myers, Drew Stafford, Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and St. Louis' 1st round pick (previously acquired, Winnipeg selected Jack Roslovic) in 2015 NHL Draft, February 11, 2015. I'm just really happy for him. He first tried plywood but it was quickly demolished. Mom would be upset.. He has signed 6 contracts worth a total value of $55,975,000. As a free agent, Bogosian signed a one year, $1 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 10, 2020. Zach Bogosian signed a 1 year, $1,300,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Feb. 24, 2020. Pretty much everyone, per CDC guidance, Red tide levels in Tampa Bay at their worst in decades, Despite new CDC guidance, masks to stay optional in Hillsborough, Pinellas schools, Hillsborough detective reflects on what led him to adopt son of Ronnie Oneal III, Feel like you have the worst summer cold ever? You dont have to be surrounded by everything to get where you are. Proud parents watch son in Stanley Cup playoffs - WWNY-TV Zachary M. Bogosian (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey defenceman with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). 15, 1990. !We have signed defenseman Zach Bogosian to a three-year contract worth $850,000 AAV.: https://t.co/BZsLaSHXmk pic.twitter.com/EFecW82zIt, Breaking news and weather alerts:Get the free 10 Tampa Bay app, Stay In the Know! That morning I woke up, I just remember being so excited, and it became real at that point., And it looks like former #GoBolts defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been reunited with an old friend, too. There was a pretty big storm the night of Bogosians Cup Day in Massena, the kind where the power is going out in neighboring towns. [17] He scored his first NHL goal and recorded his first assist in his twelfth game on January 17, 2009, against Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators. @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/sgAWAN25fH, A classy move by a classy organization. Never miss out on the latest with the Bucs, Rays, Lightning, Florida college sports and more. It had taken a dozen years for Bogosian to actually reach the playoffs after stints with Atlanta/Winnipeg and Buffalo. [46] Zach has two older brothers, Ike Jr. and Aaron. During his time with the Bolts, Bogosian skated in eight games and recorded two assists. Zach Bogosian signed a 7 year, $36,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Jul. We had a baseball bat go through the window, a lacrosse ball through another window. [32] In the 202021 season, Bogosian was a regular physical presence on the blueline with the Maple Leafs, registering 4 assists through 45 regular season games. It happened like that (snapping fingers). Bogosian, who got the Cup the day after Shattenkirk, visited the gravesites of his paternal grandparents, Ike and Armen Bogosian, and maternal grandmother, Loraine Leffler. All rights reserved. I thought he was the coolest guy in the world., A turning point for Bogosian came when he went to Cushing Academy near Boston, Mass. Only time will tell if "Bogo" can help carry the Bolts toward a Stanley Cup three-peat. Im assuming it was. Lightning add familiar defenseman, backup goaltender - Tampa Bay Times Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He is a 32 year old defense who was born on Jul. The Buffalo Sabres, on their way to missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, placed the . Jeff Twohey, general manager of the Ontario Hockey Leagues Peterborough Petes, had never heard of Bogosian but got a tip from an agent that he should take a trip to Boston to see him. Latest on Tampa Bay Lightning Defense Zach Bogosian including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Ill take care of him.. Tampa Bay Lightning and tampabaylightning.com are trademarks of Lightning Hockey L.P. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Zach Bogosian proud to be first Armenian in NHL - NEWS.am Ike knows what it takes to be successful in sports. Joe Smith is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Wild and the National Hockey League. Hed play in the streets, at nearby Alcoa Park, in the factory. His obsession. He was drafted 3rd overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. 3 pick in the 2008 NHL Draft, and he made the club out of training camp that fall. In 2009-10, Bogosian became the second Thrashers defenseman to reach double figures in goals in a season (Yannick Tremblay was the other) when he scored 10 goals and 33 points in 81 games despite playing much of the season with a broken left thumb. Zach Bogosian Career Earnings - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps [36][37] During the 200910 season he was mentioned as a candidate to join the American team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, but a wrist and thumb injury led to a decrease in performance and he was ultimately not selected. This is a blue-collar small town, but his success is a reminder of what happens when you focus and hard work pays off.. His first pair of skates and shoulder pads hang from hooks on a wall. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Had Bogosian not made it in hockey, hed likely be either in the military or cleaning mats in this blue-collar town of 12,000 people. [20] In the first 17 games of the season, he had scored 8 goals, then went 29 contests without scoring. Zach Bogosian's winding road to the Maple Leafs Wherever I went, Aaron said. Two days later, he signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. Many memories flooded into Bogosians mind. Bogosian is like, Im from Massena., No one has a clue where it is, Bogosian said. Thrashers general manager Don Waddell liked the physical aspect Bogosian brought to a game, as well as his ability to help score goals while at the same time stop other teams' top players. Bogosian became the youngest person to play for the Thrashers that night at 18 years and 87 days, surpassing Ilya Kovalchuk (18 years, 172 days). Aaron Bogosian will be a junior at St. Lawrence (N.Y.) University and has his sights set on one day making the NHL like brother Zach, who was a first-round draft pick (No. Despite Zach being in the bubble in Toronto, Ike keeps in touch with his son. The Hawks signed minor-leaguers Peter MacArthur and Richard Petiot to one-year contracts. Under its parameters, he will rake in a total of $2 . Dont let this define you. Zach Bogosian Stats, News, Bio | ESPN These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. [51] The pair married in August 2015. I just didnt know where I stood. The Tampa Bay Times will commemorate the Lightnings second consecutive Stanley Cup title with a new hardcover coffee table book, Striking Twice. Aaron Bogosian Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family The balloons that Vicky Bogosian set up around the tented stage were blowing away. - Verification Badge on your profile, Post a scouting report/trivia/player comment in English (visible here), 2008 round 1 #3 overall by Atlanta Thrashers, 2006, 1 #19 overall by Peterborough Petes, 2006, 13 #155 overall by Cedar Rapids Roughriders. zach bogosian brother navy seal - cleanworld.com Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Bogosian continued to be productive with 17 points in 2010-11 and 30 points in 2011-12, the first season in Winnipeg for the franchise, which relocated and was renamed the Jets. Its been a long wait for him and I know hes extremely happy where hes landed in Tampa.. [26] On February 21, Bogosian was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a contract termination.[27]. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. - EP Contact Book listing of your profile (optional) The contract has a cap hit of $875,000. I won this thing. Funny how that works out.'. Zach and his friends would play hide-in-seek in here and theyd get in trouble for climbing into vans of cleaned mats, or for moving them. [45] Vicky works as a hairdresser. He played defensive back at Syracuse around 1980 and was co-captain along with Joe Morris his senior year. [28] On August 3, 2020, Bogosian skated in his first career NHL playoff game. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, trade, draft, salary and more on Hockey-Reference.com When it was time to eat, Shattenkirk stopped by Spadaro Roman Kitchen, where his family has eaten frequently over the past decade, for a private lunch. He spent the previous four years as Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer for The Athletic after a 12-year-stint at the Tampa Bay Times. Were awfully blessed in our household, thats for sure.. Thats the first time guys even heard it. Im a champion.'. The idea of a kid from Massena making the NHL, though? And I wouldnt want to do it any other way., It just seemed right that we started off the #stanleycup tour with the @TBLightning by visiting Ross Colton first, the guy that scored the 2021 @StanleyCup winning goal. [1] Bogosian's teammates at Cushing included his older brother, Aaron, and Bourque's son, Ryan. And there's. [8], Prior to the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Bogosian was ranked by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as the second best North American skater for the draft and the third ranked prospect out of the OHL. We laugh all the time. Hed do events with other top projected picks like Stamkos, Doughty and Luke Schenn, including going to a Red Wings game. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. [20] Though he did not miss any time from the injury, it had an effect on his offensive play; Bogosian was perceived to be more hesitant with the puck, choosing to pass it more often than shooting. 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The contract has a cap hit of $1,300,000. Since the pandemic caused the Cup to stay in Tampa Bay after last season rather than travel around the world as it would in a normal year, players werent able to share the moment with hometown family and friends. We only use official stats. It was hockey night at the Bogosian house in Massena as Ike and Vicky watched son Zach. Defense -- shoots R Born Jul 15 1990 -- Massena, NY [32 yrs. They were connected through a setup. Nicknamed "Bogo", Bogosian was regarded as a complete, physical defenseman who could contribute on both offense and defense; he was rated as one of the top players heading into the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, where the Atlanta Thrashers selected him third overall. He cited watching Ottawa 67's games at age nine as a major influence in deciding to play in Canada. The youngest player of the 32 at the camp, he stood out as one of the best players there and effectively assured himself a roster spot on the team. Normally, it's the younger brother trying to follow in his older brother's footsteps. East 1st Round - Game 6, TOR WINS SERIES 4-2. @TBLightning share the #Stanleycup with players from last years team that moved on. On Feb. 11, 2015, the Jets traded Bogosian to the Buffalo Sabres with Evander Kane and Jason Kasdorf for Tyler Myers, Drew Stafford, Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a 2015 first-round draft pick. Im like, Was this what my house was like growing up? Winnipeg Jets defenseman Zach Bogosian is proud to be the first Armenian in NHL. There are still puck marks on the wall in B C Cleaning, where one area was designated as the boys shooting area. The Bolts general manager Julien BriseBois announced Wednesday the team signed Bogosian to a three-year, $850,000 average annual value contract. "It has made me more excited and made me work harder to try and reach my goal. Theres also a painting of him on the wall. Bogosian would soon sign with the Lightning, with McDonagh saying his friend is the guy who helps bring everyone together, including hosting the entire team for Thanksgiving. Ike Bogosian is certainly proud of Zach's accomplishments in the NHL. Bogosian said he owes a lot to his brother, Aaron. "The weight has just added to my power. The two kids from North Country made it. [7] The Petes reached the playoffs after missing the previous year, and Bogosian added another three assists in five games. That was tough kind of to see these guys going through that (without you), Shattenkirk said. If you dont sacrifice and have a vision of what you want to do, youll be here for life. Bogosian hoping to match little brother - Chicago Tribune Zach Bogosian had five points in 19 games with the Sabres this season before ending up in Tampa. When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He was playing against the likes of Stamkos and John Tavares and was holding his own. Shattenkirk, 32, greeted the days arrival with the excitement and anticipation of a kid on Christmas morning. If we dont talk, we text. The rest, well, is history. He is a 32 year old defense who was born on Jul. Zach Bogosian signed a 3 year, $10,125,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers on Sep. 4, 2008. After going unclaimed, he was assigned to the Rochester Americans the following day. Follow @faiello_mari. ago] Height 6.02 -- Weight 222 [188 cm/101 kg] Drafted by Atlanta Thrashers - round 1 #3 overall 2008 NHL Entry Draft Regular Season Pre-order now. [18] Bogosian finished his first professional season with 19 points in 47 NHL games and 1 goal in 5 AHL games as the Thrashers finished out of the playoffs. [14] He was named to the team's opening day lineup, and made his NHL debut in the first game of the season on October 10 against the Washington Capitals. MASSENA, N.Y. Zach Bogosian 's day with the Stanley Cup in July in this tiny hometown included a golf outing, a trip to the local rink and a party on the St. Lawrence River, where the. Ike is also proud of his other two sons. At the Times, he covered the Lightning from 2010-18 and the Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2008-13. With the Bogosian brothers, Zach and Aaron, it's the opposite. If we find a live mic, hes willing to sing it. The 30,000-square foot warehouse behind the Bogosians beige, five-bedroom home on Liberty Ave. was where Bogosian and his two brothers, Ike and Aaron, grew up. [23] He also set a team record with 196 hits. [13] On September 4, 2008, Bogosian signed a three-year, entry-level contract worth $2.625 million with the Thrashers. 29, 2013. Lightning's Zach Bogosian: Racks up penalty minutes. He followed it up by playing for the United States at the 2009 IIHF World Championship. When Bogosian, a healthy scratch with Buffalo in 2020, asked for a trade and had his contract terminated, he had a heart-to-heart with his brother, Aaron.
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