Age, Biography and Wiki
Eric Godard is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, and Phoenix Coyotes. He was born on March 7, 1980 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
Godard was drafted in the fourth round, 99th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Penguins during the 2002–03 season. He played in a total of 441 NHL games, scoring 11 goals and adding 17 assists for 28 points.
Godard was known for his physical play and willingness to drop the gloves. He was a fan favorite in Pittsburgh and was known for his willingness to fight anyone, regardless of size. He was also known for his charitable work in the Pittsburgh area.
Godard retired from professional hockey in 2013. He currently resides in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada.
As of 2021, Eric Godard's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
7 March, 1980 |
| Birthday |
7 March |
| Birthplace |
Vernon, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 March.
He is a member of famous with the age 44 years old group.
Eric Godard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Eric Godard height is 6′ 4″ and Weight 227 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6′ 4″ |
| Weight |
227 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Eric Godard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Eric Godard worth at the age of 44 years old? Eric Godard’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Canada. We have estimated
Eric Godard's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
|
Eric Godard Social Network
Timeline
After spending most of the season in the AHL with the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights, Godard was recalled by the Flames for the game against the Minnesota Wild due to the Wild's Derek Boogaard providing a physical presence in the previous teams' meeting. As anticipated, Godard and Boogaard dropped the gloves and Godard was able to stun and then drop Boogaard during the fight. The Flames went on to win the game 3–0 and Godard remained a regular in their roster for the remainder of the year.
Godard did not play a game in the NHL in the 2011–12 season, assigned to the Stars AHL affiliate in Texas for the duration of the year. On March 2, 2012, Godard would drop the gloves for one final time in the AHL against Pierre-Luc Létourneau-Leblond of the Abbotsford Heat. Slated to earn $700,000 the following season regardless of where he played, the Stars bought out his contract in June 2012. With the 2012 NHL lockout affecting his contract status, Godard effectively announced his retirement on November 2, 2012.
On February 11, 2011, Godard was suspended for 10 games for leaving the bench and joining a fight in a game against the New York Islanders when Micheal Haley tried to fight Pittsburgh goalie Brent Johnson. On April 8, 2011, Godard was involved in his final NHL fight with Trevor Gillies of the New York Islanders. Godard was avenging Gillies' elbow to the head of teammate Eric Tangradi.
On July 12, 2011, he signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars and played the 2011–12 season with the AHL's Texas Stars. The first year of his contract was two-way and the second was one-way.
Godard again set career highs in games (74) and penalty minutes (171) with Calgary in the 2007-08 NHL season and also played in his first playoff game, dressing in five in the Flames' first round series with the San Jose Sharks. The Flames choose not to re-sign Godard though and on July 1, 2008, he signed a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In three seasons with the Penguins, Godard saw his playing time diminish from 71 games in 2008–09 to 45 games in the 2009–10 to 19 in 2010–11. Over those three seasons, Godard recorded 10 points and 352 penalty minutes while also winning the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009.
In the 2005–06 NHL season Godard set career highs in games with 57 and also reached 100 penalty minutes for the first time (finishing with 115). Godard also scored his first career goal and finished the year with four points. On January 3, 2006, Godard was suspended for punching Carolina Hurricanes forward Justin Williams. In the offseason he signed with the Calgary Flames as a free agent on August 10, 2006.
Godard played slightly more in the 2003–04 season for the Islanders, dressing in 31 games and recording 97 penalty minutes. During the NHL lockout in 2004–05, Godard rejoined the Sound Tigers in the AHL playing 75 games, scoring 18 points, and adding 295 penalty minutes.
Godard made his NHL debut with the Islanders on October 17, 2002, against the Philadelphia Flyers. In his next game on December 6, Godard recorded his first career fight against Tie Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Godard played only occasionally for the rest of season, bouncing back and forth between the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL and the Islanders.
Godard played junior hockey with the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He went undrafted and was signed as a free agent by the Florida Panthers on September 24, 1999. After being called up to the American Hockey League on April 1, 2000, by the Louisville Panthers, Godard was involved in his first professional fight taking on Todd Fedoruk of the Philadelphia Phantoms. Godard never played for the NHL Panthers though and on June 22, 2002, was traded to the New York Islanders for a third-round selection (previously acquired – Gregory Campbell).
Eric Godard (born March 7, 1980) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders, Calgary Flames and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Godard was known as an enforcer for his physical style of play and regularly dropping the gloves. His nickname is "The Hand of God".
