Justin Schultz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams. He was born on July 6, 1990, in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Schultz began his hockey career playing for the Westside Warriors of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) before moving on to play for the University of Wisconsin Badgers.
Schultz was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. However, he did not sign with the team and instead became a free agent in 2012. He signed with the Edmonton Oilers and made his NHL debut during the 2012-2013 season. Schultz quickly became a key player for the Oilers, playing in all 48 games of the lockout-shortened season and finishing second in scoring among NHL rookie defensemen.
Schultz continued to play for the Oilers for several seasons, but his performance declined and he was eventually traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. He played a key role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup that year, scoring four goals and 10 points in 24 playoff games. Schultz continued to play for the Penguins for several more seasons, but injuries and inconsistent play limited his ice time.
In 2020, Schultz signed with the Washington Capitals as a free agent. He played a solid season for the team, scoring three goals and 27 points in 46 games. However, the Capitals were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and Schultz became a free agent once again.
Overall, Schultz had a solid NHL career, playing in over 600 games and scoring over 200 points. He was known for his offensive skills and ability to move the puck up the ice, but also struggled with defensive consistency at times. Despite this, Schultz was a valuable player for several NHL teams and played a key role in helping the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2016.
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