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Paul Bissonnette

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Key facts

Full name Paul Albert Bissonnette[1]
Birth date March 11, 1985[3]
Birth place Welland, Ontario, Canada[2]
NHL draft 2003, Pittsburgh Penguins, 121st overall[3]
NHL games played 202[3]
NHL career points 22[3]

Paul Bissonnette is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current hockey analyst/broadcaster, known for his NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes.

Context

Paul Bissonnette is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current analyst/broadcaster [1]. He played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes, and his professional playing career ended in 2017 [1]. He was drafted by Pittsburgh in the fourth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft [3]. Over his NHL career, he played 202 games and recorded 7 goals and 15 assists [3]. His playing career began with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL in 2005–06 [1]. After retiring, he transitioned to media work, including analyst roles [1].

Documented claims

  • He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fourth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. [3]
  • He played 202 NHL games and recorded 7 goals and 15 assists. [3]
  • His professional playing career began with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL in 2005–06. [1]
  • He later became a media figure after his playing career, including analyst work. [1]

Questions and answers

Did Paul Bissonnette play in the NHL?

Yes, he played 202 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes, recording 7 goals and 15 assists [3].

When was Paul Bissonnette drafted?

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fourth round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 121st overall [3].

What did Paul Bissonnette do after his playing career?

He became a media figure, working as an analyst and broadcaster [1].

Sources

  1. Forgotten Penguins Players: Paul Bissonnette — sports.yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Paul Bissonnette — hockeydb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Paul Bissonnette Career Stats - NHL — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports