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Canada Braden Holtby has distinguished himself as an elite goaltender in the National Hockey League, notably leading the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup. He now leverages his extensive experience to engage with social causes.
Washington Capitals goaltenders Braden Holtby and Philipp Grubauer announced their participation in the October Saves Goalie Challenge.
Braden Holtby featured in a GEICO TV spot, 'Braden Holtby Warms Up', where he tapes his stick, gears up and goes out on the ice. GEICO is a proud partner of the NHL. Published: November 24, 2017.
Braden Holtby's goalie mask from the World Cup of Hockey 2016 was auctioned to support two foundations, the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research.
Braden Holtby spoke at the HRC's annual dinner, where he introduced Adam Rippon; the following year, he headed a fundraiser with Monumental Sports and raised $18,300 benefitting HRC.
Braden Holtby and his wife held an auction during the summer of 2020 and raised nearly $40,000 for Black Lives Matter DC and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.
Braden Holtby was born on September 16, 1989, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada. He began his professional ice hockey career with the Saskatoon Blades in the Western Hockey League (WHL). After being drafted by the Washington Capitals as the 93rd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Holtby spent time developing his skills in the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays and the AHL with the Hershey Bears. He made his NHL debut on November 5, 2010, marking the start of a significant career.
Holtby became the starting goaltender for the Capitals during the 2012-13 season. He quickly rose to prominence, setting an NHL record by tying Martin Brodeur’s 48 wins in a single season during 2015-16, for which he received the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender. The following season, 2016-17, he earned the William M. Jennings Trophy, contributing to the Capitals having the fewest goals allowed in the league. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2018 when he backstopped the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship, overcoming an initial backup role in the playoffs.
After a decade with the Washington Capitals, Holtby signed a two-year, $8.6 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on October 9, 2020. However, his performance with the Canucks saw struggles, leading to his contract being bought out on July 28, 2021. He then signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Dallas Stars. Beyond his on-ice achievements, Holtby has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and the Black Lives Matter movement, dedicating efforts to support these causes. His career progression highlights his evolution from a promising draft pick to a decorated NHL veteran and social advocate.
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