Patrick Maroon is a professional ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams. He was born on April 23, 1988, in St. Louis, Missouri, and began his hockey career playing for the St. Louis Bandits in the North American Hockey League (NAHL).
Maroon was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He played for the Flyers' minor league affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, before making his NHL debut with the team in 2010. He played for the Flyers for parts of three seasons before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2013.
Maroon played for the Ducks for three seasons, during which he established himself as a physical forward with a scoring touch. He was a key contributor to the team's run to the Western Conference Finals in 2015. In 2016, he was traded to the Edmonton Oilers, where he played for two seasons.
Maroon's time with the Oilers was highlighted by his performance in the 2017 playoffs, where he scored several key goals to help the team reach the second round. He became a fan favorite in Edmonton for his physical play and clutch scoring.
In 2018, Maroon signed with his hometown team, the St. Louis Blues. He played a key role in the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2019, scoring several important goals along the way. In the Finals, he scored the game-winning goal in double overtime of Game 7 to give the Blues their first-ever Stanley Cup championship.
After his stint with the Blues, Maroon signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019. He played a key role in the team's run to the Stanley Cup championship in 2020, scoring several important goals in the playoffs. He became the first player in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup in consecutive seasons with different teams.
Throughout his career, Maroon has been known for his physical play, scoring touch, and ability to come up big in important moments. He has established himself as a valuable role player and a fan favorite in several cities.
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