Chris Osgood Biography
Chris Osgood is a well-known former professional ice hockey goaltender from Canada. He is currently employed with Bally Sports Detroit as a Detroit Red Wings studio analyst and part-time color commentator. He won three Stanley Cups in his career, all with the Red Wings, with two of them coming as a rookie goaltender. With 401 wins, he moved into eleventh place in NHL regular-season history.
In Detroit, he was recognized by the nicknames “Ozzie,” which was screamed by the fans following a good save, and “The Wizard of Oz.” He was the final NHL goalie to use a classic player’s helmet/cage combo rather than the newer one-piece goalie mask until Rick DiPietro briefly wore one of Osgood’s after he was injured in a fight with Brent Johnson in 2011.
On March 6, 1996, he was one of only 12 goaltenders in NHL history to score a goal, and one of only seven to do so by shooting the puck directly into the opponent’s net (not a “own goal”).
Chris Osgood Age
Chris Osgood was born in Peace River, Alberta, Canada on November 26, 1972. He is 50 years old.
Chris Osgood Height
Chris stands at an average height of 5 ft 10 in/1.78 m tall.
Chris Osgood Family
Chris’s parents are John and Joy Osgood’s proud son. His father was the principal of his evaluation school, while his mother was a stay-at-home mom. He was raised alongside his brother Mitch Osgood.
Chris Osgood Wife
Chris is married to the stunning Jenna Osgood. Through prior relationships, the couple has three children: Mackenzie, Sydney, and Max. He enjoys spending time with his kid Max.
Chris Osgood Education
Chris had given the best performance and received the highest grades. He began high school when he was sixteen years old. He attended and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a public US state institution after finishing high school.
Chris Osgood Salary
Chris earns an annual salary of $73,921.
Chris Osgood Net Worth
Chris’s approximate net worth is $1 million.
Chris Osgood Career
Chris was the primary goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings until the summer of 2001, when he was placed on waivers and picked up by the New York Islanders. On August 8, 2005, Detroit re-signed he to a one-year, $800,000 contract. He was supposed to fight for the starting role with Manny Legace, but he tore his groin and did not play when the season began.
On a conditioning assignment, he was assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL). He returned to Detroit after earning a 2-1 record in three games to serve in another goaltender tandem with Legace.
On September 9, 2013, it was revealed that Chris was working for Fox Sports Detroit as a Red Wings game and studio analyst. He took over for former colleague Larry Murphy, who was let go by Fox Sports Detroit late in the 2012-13 season.
He typically gives commentary in the studio, although he also filled in for Mickey Redmond on select road games throughout the season. On August 30, 2016, Chris joined Red Wings vice president Jim Devellano as a part-owner of the Ontario Hockey League’s Saginaw Spirit. He serves as the team’s goaltender and general consultant.
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