It was our playground, Hatch said. Zach Bogosian signed a 3 year, $10,125,000 contract with the Atlanta Thrashers on Sep. 4, 2008. It just doesnt happen, you know?, (Top photo of Zach Bogosian: Howie Borrow / Hockey Hall of Fame). When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. I was at a Red Wings game, talking to Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada. Sign up for EP Premium and verify your profile to access these benefits. [28] On August 3, 2020, Bogosian skated in his first career NHL playoff game. The contract has a cap hit of $850,000. 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. Wow your guests at your next party or corporate event with the big band sounds of the St. Joe's Jazz Lab Band! Sign up for Lightning Strikes, a weekly newsletter from Bolts beat writer Eduardo A. Encina that brings you closer to the ice. Twohey chuckled: "There's some old-school to (Bogosian).". During his time with the Bolts, Bogosian skated in eight games and recorded two assists. I was the small-town kid, and I was like, Holy shit,' Bogosian said. Hes won a Cup, with the Lightning in 2020. [12], In July 2008, Bogosian attended the Thrashers prospect development camp. Sign up now for the Brightside Blend Newsletter, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) before an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara). Im buzzin around pretty nervous obviously and all of the sudden I feel something hit me and I look around and I see another puck coming at me and I see my brother laughing, Aaron said. We had a ball, Bogosian said. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Theyd play street hockey in the summer and break the garage door and windows on that side, said Bogosians mother, Vicky. [47] Aaron most recently played in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades. One-timers: First-round draft pick (28th overall) Dylan Olsen returned to the ice after sitting out Wednesday with a charley horse. Cult/Star player for Peterborough Petes. And there's. https://t.co/4dUna8gC6F, When you see the @StanleyCup for the first time pic.twitter.com/Jvb4faFGQC, This is about as National League as a photo gets @SSouray @WayneGretzky pic.twitter.com/r1FkDvYfK9. 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. 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. [42][43][44] Zach's father Ike was an athlete when he was younger, playing college football with Syracuse University from 1979 to 1981. He scored his first NHL goal Jan. 17, 2009, against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, and led all NHL rookie defensemen with nine goals. A post shared by Zach Bogosian (@zbogosian47), Shes the best, he said. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. Player Biography and Trivia. Zach Bogosian has found an NHL lifeline with the Lightning. 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. Ike Bogosian is certainly proud of Zach's accomplishments in the NHL. Ike knows what it takes to be successful in sports. [13] On September 4, 2008, Bogosian signed a three-year, entry-level contract worth $2.625 million with the Thrashers. [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. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? 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. MASSENA, N.Y. (WWNY) - Zach Bogosian's parents are keeping a close eye on the talented hockey player. His brother is Zach Bogosian, defenseman for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ike Bogosian said his grandfather, Stephen, arrived from Armenia as a teenager. Statistics of Zach Bogosian, a hockey player from Massena, NY born Jul 15 1990 who was active from 2006 to 2023. Aaron Bogosian was born on 17 January, 1987 in Massena, New York, United States. Kevin Shattenkirk brings it back home to New Rochelle, NY. 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. [49] Bogosian first began to play defense at the Squirt level (under-10); though he was smaller than most of his peers, he was a good skater. That was tough kind of to see these guys going through that (without you), Shattenkirk said. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/sgAWAN25fH, A classy move by a classy organization. Standing out: The most impressive player on the ice physically during camp is forward Akim Aliu. The factory was also a hockey haven. Wherever I went, Aaron said. Hes got it down pat now, Lightning teammate Ryan McDonagh said. 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We are always busting each others balls and ripping each other. [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. Important: An official team/league url or a team document must be provided for us to update player stats. [26] On February 21, Bogosian was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a contract termination.[27]. 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. Still, it wasnt the same as celebrating with his former teammates in person. [10] He was noted by his coach in Peterborough, Vince Malette, to be a "very physical defenseman who is a complete player" and defensively solid who could skate well with the puck and not lose speed. And really good.. 29, 2013. It wasnt just the chance to hoist the Cup again that made the day exciting for Shattenkirk, his wife, Deanna, and his family. (Kim Klement / USA Today) Bianca called her parents, who agreed to come and help out with the kids. He also had 196 hits, a franchise record at the time. Im a champion.'. Aaron, 35, paved the way for his younger brother. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. He led his team in scoring with 61 points (11 goals, 50 assists), the only defenseman in the league do so;[6] the 50 assists he scored were second in the league among defensemen. While Chiltons sons friends were playing, they noticed a pickup truck show up, with Bogosian and his friends. Again the Thrashers missed the playoffs. Bogosian was given a 10-minute misconduct penalty which racked up his PIM in . Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. 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. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Shattenkirk, 32, greeted the days arrival with the excitement and anticipation of a kid on Christmas morning. Two days later, he signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. The Atlanta Thrashers selected Bogosian with the No. [29] On August 15, 2020, Bogosian recorded his first career NHL playoff assist and point in a 32 game 3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. And yes, he ate spaghetti out of the Cup. Our house is not quiet. 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.. Under its parameters, he will rake in a total of $2 . Bogosian first played in an international tournament when he joined the American national team at the 2009 IIHF World Championship. I'm getting stronger and faster.". In 2023-24, Bogosian will earn a base salary of $1,050,000, while carrying a cap hit of $850,000. Its unbelievable, Chilton said. 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The defenseman is returning to the Lightning on a three-year deal worth $850,000 annually, according to . [42][43] In his senior season at Syracuse Ike was co-captain of the team with future New York Giants running back Joe Morris. Vicky and Ike laugh hearing that story. 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. 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. Bogosian would bring his hockey stick everywhere, even if it was to Thanksgiving dinner. [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. Thats the first time guys even heard it. Injuries limited him to 33 games in 2012-13, but Bogosian had a four-game point streak from April 11-20, 2013, and got his 100th NHL point April 16, 2013, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Well send you news, analysis and commentary on the Bolts weekly during the season. His obsession. Bogosian's NHL career took a 180-degree turn in February 2020. [21] In the final 64 games, he only scored 2 goals. Three days later, Bogosian was suspended by the Sabres for failing to report to Rochester. He turned 31 less than a week before his day with the Cup. If you dont sacrifice and have a vision of what you want to do, youll be here for life. He has signed 6 contracts worth a total value of $55,975,000. (Joe Smith / The Athletic), Zach Bogosians mom, Vicky, inside his childhood bedroom (Joe Smith / The Athletic), Zach Bogosian (right) with his brother Aaron (left) and father, Ike (center). Its one of Bogosians favorite tunes, one hes sung at his wedding, his brothers wedding (and bachelor party) and, most recently, at Tootsies in Nashville after the Lightnings outdoor game against the Predators in late February. Thats crazy talk. He was the first kid to leave home, first playing in the USHL for Cedar Rapids, then at St. Lawrence University. It was awesome! Bianca met Zach when he played for Winnipeg. Bogosians ring moment was equally memorable, if far from ceremonial. Bogosian broke his left leg Oct. 28, 2008, in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers and was out until January. Stamkos was from Toronto, same with Doughty. . Many memories flooded into Bogosians mind. He was drafted 3rd overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1st round of the 2008 entry draft. [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. 3 overall) in the. During the season, he participated in both the OHL All-Star Classic and the CHL Top Prospects Game, an all-star game of prospects from the three leagues in the Canadian Hockey League (Western Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and OHL). 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. And we were joking that the best-case scenario is they win again and they just have to add on four or five Cup parties.. Proud parents watch son in Stanley Cup playoffs, Lewis County Sheriffs Office concludes search for missing Constableville woman, Pay rise comes for New Yorkers, but some chafe at compromise, Police helping to find man reported missing, Operator in limo crash that killed 20 goes on trial in NY, Sunday Sports: Action on the diamond and on the ice, Saturday Sports: Lacrosse across the North Country. He also had his name etched on the Stanely Cup for the team's 2020 victory. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. "For me, skating gets me out of trouble sometimes because I don't have the most skill in the world. He is a 32 year old defense who was born on Jul. Zach Bogosian Career Earnings Estimated earnings are calculated based on the players time spent in the majors, minors and juniors in relation to their respective salary at those playing levels: Prior to 2016: percentage of the season spent in the minors, majors and juniors is estimated based on the players games played between leagues He currently runs a carpet and floor cleaning business with his brother in Massena. His first pair of skates and shoulder pads hang from hooks on a wall. Their father, Ike, like his father and grandfather, is in the cleaning business, starting with clothes, then carpets and now mats that can be found in most commercial businesses. Dont let this define you. 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. He followed it up by playing for the United States at the 2009 IIHF World Championship. The contract has a cap hit of $1,000,000. It doesnt matter how many times you get beat up, youve got to get up every single time.. 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. He collected 1 assist in 7 game first-round series defeat in the post-season to the Montreal Canadiens. "Probably cares more about his teammates than he . 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. The coronavirus pandemic . On Bogosians Cup day, he sat the Cup in that same room, thought of Aaron, and said, Holy shit. And thats what he did.. The rest, well, is history. 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). His entire family, and everyone from his village, were gone. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Is the pressure really on the Lightning in Game 5? 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. TAMPA, Fla. After a year away, defenseman Zach Bogosian is making his valiant return to the Tampa Bay Lightning roster. ago] Height 6.02 -- Weight 222 [188 cm/101 kg] Drafted by Atlanta Thrashers - round 1 #3 overall 2008 NHL Entry Draft Regular Season Once you get the opportunity, seize it, make the most of it. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. Zach Bogosian steps up, helps to keep Lightning alive in NHL playoffs. 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.