Get to Know Former Viper Goaltender Hammond:

Get to know three things about former Vernon Vipers goaltender and

current New Jersey Devils goaltender Andrew Hammond.

Here is the story from the New Jersey Devils website,

Get to Know Hammond | THREE THINGS (nhl.com)

Hammond is in his first season with the New Jersey Devils after coming over in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens March 21st 2022. In 3 games with the Devils, Hammond is 0-0 a 5.96 GAA

Hammond started the 2021-22 season with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild before being traded to the Montreal Canadiens February 12th 2022. Hammond was in his second season with the Minnesota Wild/Iowa Wild, spent last season on the Minnesota Wild taxi squad. 

The Devils are Hammond's ninth team since 2017. Hammond has also played for Ottawa, Colorado, Montreal, Minnesota & Buffalo. Prior to joining the Montreal Canadiens in February Hammond didn't play a game in the NHL since the 2017-18 season where he split the season between the Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League Bellville Senators and San Antonio Rampage. 

Hammond played four years at Bowling Green University from 2009-2013 before signing his first professional contract with the Ottawa Senators March 20th 2013.

Hammond made his NHL debut February 27th 2014 vs the Detroit Red Wings. Hammond recorded his first career NHL win February 18th 2015 making 42 saves in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hammond is the only NHL goaltender in NHL history to record 21 wins in his first 27 career NHL games.

Hammond played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2007-2009. The Surrey Eagles traded Hammond to Vernon during the 2007-08 season. In 52 games with the Vipers, Hammond went 33-15-1 with 6 shutouts.

Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:

Andrew Hammond - Elite Prospects