Meet Scotty
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Gomez began playing hockey after his dad, Carlos, took him to a hockey game in his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska. Hockey took hold of Gomez and propelled him to the National Hockey League. At 18, he was a highly coveted, first round draft pick for the New Jersey Devils.
Scott has the distinction of being the first Alaskan to play in the NHL. Many regarded him as the first Hispanic star in the NHL. The son of a Mexican and Colombian, he is unique in a sport with little Hispanic representation.
Finding success and respect at all levels of the sport, his off ice efforts in philanthropy have also gained respect and admiration of many. The Scott Gomez Foundation, is a pillar in the anchorage community, granting opportunities to underprivileged youth through the sport of hockey.
Scott Gomez played in 149 Stanley Cup Playoff games with 29 Goals and 72 Assists. His decorated career in the NHL lasted 16 seasons and he retired in 2016.