Scott Gordon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameScott M.•Gordon
Used nameScott•Gordon
Born6 February 1963 in Easton, Massachusetts (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsQuébec Nordiques, Québec City (CAN)
NOC United States

Biography

Scott Gordon was a goaltender who played for Boston College. He had a brief NHL career, playing with the Quebec Nordiques from 1989-91, appearing in 23 games. Gordon minded the nets for the US at the 1991 World Championships and 1992 Winter Olympics. He also played a lot in the minors. In the American Hockey League, Gordon played with the Fredericton Express (1986-87), Baltimore Skipjacks (1987-88), Halifax Citadels (1988-92), New Haven Nighthawks (1991-92). He played in the East Coast Hockey League for the Johnstown Chiefs (1988-89), Nashville Knights (1992-93), Knoxville Cherokees (1993-94), and in the International Hockey League with the Atlanta Knights (1993-94). Gordon later became a goaltending coach, and then moved up to the head spot, being named head coach of the NHL New York Islanders in 2008.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) USA Scott Gordon
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 4