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Scott GomezScott Gomez (born December 23, 1979, in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American professional ice hockey player. Playing career In the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Gomez was selected with the 27th pick of the first round by the New Jersey Devils. At the time, he was playing for the Tri-City Americans of the WHL, and had just been named to the WHL's All-Rookie Team. In the season after he was drafted, he justified the Devils' decision by scoring 108 points in 58 games for the Americans. This earned him a spot on the WHL West First All-Star Team. After this impressive performance, he was brought to New Jersey for the 1999-2000 NHL season. He continued his high-scoring ways in the NHL, and scored 51 assists and 70 points for the Devils. For his efforts, he was awarded the Calder Trophy and even played in the NHL All-Star Game. In the playoffs that year, Gomez's passing skills and on-ice vision helped the Devils win the Stanley Cup, as he racked up 10 points. In his sophmore season, Gomez continued to rack up the points, scoring 63. The Devils again made their way to the Stanley Cup Finals, but were defeated by the Colorado Avalanche in seven games. In the 2001-02 NHL season, Gomez slumped to only 10 goals and 48 points. The Devils also flopped in the playoffs and lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. Gomez did not play a game in that series due to injury. The 2002-03 NHL season was an improvement for Gomez and the Devils. Gomez tallied 55 points and again helped the Devils win the Stanley Cup, this time chipping in 12 points during the playoffs. The 2003-04 NHL season was an even better year for Gomez, as he scored 70 points, the most since his rookie year. He also tied for the NHL lead in assists, with 56. However, the Devils crumpled in the playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to the lockout, Gomez has gone back home to Alaska, and is currently playing for the Anchorage Aces of the ECHL. Gomez was the first Latino NHL player, as well as the first Latino ever drafted by an NHL team. His father is Mexican-American and his mother is Colombian-American. Awards - 1997-98 WHL All-Rookie Team
- 1998-99 WHL West First All-Star Team
- 1999-2000 NHL All-Rookie Team
- 2000 Calder Trophy
- Played in the 2000 NHL All-Star Game
External links Gomez, Scott Gomez, Scott Gomez, Scott
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