Ed Jovanovski Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Hip, Salary, And Net Worth

Ed Jovanovski Bio | Wiki

Ed Jovanovski is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently works with the Florida Panthers broadcast team. In October 2019, the exclusive television home of the Florida Panthers, FOX Sports Florida announced that Ed and former NHL defenseman Jeff Chychrun had joined its roster of Panthers on-air talent for the 2019-20 season.

The pair appeared on broadcasts throughout the season as a pre-post-and-intermission analyst. The two brought with them their 26 seasons of National Hockey League experience to fans and help fortify FOX Sports Florida’s “blue line” by bringing the viewers unique perspectives. During his playing career, Ed played major junior ice hockey with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for two seasons.

He earned First All-Star, Second All-Star, as well as All-Rookie Team honors. In the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, Ed was selected first overall by the Florida Panthers. He earned All-Rookie Team honors during his rookie NHL season helping the Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the team lost to the Colorado Avalanche.

Ed was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in a seven-player deal that involved Pavel Bure after three-and-a-half seasons in Florida. The analyst was awarded the Babe Pratt Trophy as the team’s best defenceman three consecutive years during his tenure with Vancouver. Also, Ed led the club’s defensemen in scoring four consecutive years.

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Ed became an unrestricted free agent in July 2006 and signed with the Phoenix Coyotes. During his first three years with the club, he led the team’s defensemen in scoring. Ed rejoined the Florida Panthers for three seasons prior to his retirement in 2015. The analyst is best known as a two-way defenceman who has recorded three 40-point and one 50-point season in the NHL.

Ed Jovanovski Age

He was born on June 26, 1976, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Ed is 45 years old.

Ed Jovanovski Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Ed Stands at a height of 6 ft 3 in ( Approx 1.91m).

Ed Jovanovski Family

He was born to his parents Kostadin ( father) and Lilja Jovanovski ( mother) on June 26, 1976, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Ed’s parents immigrated to Canada from Macedonia in 1973. Ed comes from an athletic family since Kostadin was a semi-professional soccer player in Yugoslavia. While growing up, Ed followed after his father and played organized soccer. However, he did not play hockey until age 11 after his older brother called Denny joined a team.

Ed Jovanovski Wife

He is married to a beautiful woman called Kirstin. The two met each other in Florida. Ed retained a residence in Boca Raton, where he spent his summers. On August 25, 1998, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Kylie Everett. On April 24, 2001, Ed and his wife welcomed their second child called Kyra. The latter had a twin sister who died in utero. On May 25, 2006, Kirstin gave birth to twins, son Cole and daughter Coco in Florida

Ed Jovanovski Girlfriend

The 45-year-old Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman is married to  Kirstin. The couple has four children namely Kylie Everett, Kyra, Cole, and Coco. 

Ed Jovanovski Hip Resurfacing | Hip

On July 1, 2011, Ed signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract to return to the Florida Panthers. The analyst played a large role in trying to reshape the franchise’s rebuilding as well as drive to make the playoffs.  Kevin Dineen, Panthers coach named Ed captain for 2012–2013. However, it would prove to be a very frustrating season for Ed and the team since a nagging hip injury kept him on the sidelines limiting him to just six games. A season-ending surgery shut down Ed and the team sat in last place as a result.

Ed Jovanovski House

In 2011, Ed paid $5.21 million for the 15,792 sq ft house. The analyst bought the house from a prominent investment analyst and adviser called Norman Fosback.

Ed Jovanovski Salary

He currently works with the Florida Panthers broadcast team that pays him an average salary of $67,993 per year.

Ed Jovanovski Net Worth

He has accumulated a lot of wealth from his playing and journalism careers. Ed has an estimated net worth of $2,046,918.

Who Is Ed Jovanovski

A talented but retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently works with the Florida Panthers broadcast team. In October 2019, the exclusive television home of the Florida Panthers, FOX Sports Florida announced that Ed and former NHL defenseman Jeff Chychrun had joined its roster of Panthers on-air talent for the 2019-20 season.

How Old Is Ed Jovanovski

Ed is a 45-year-old Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman who was born on June 26, 1976, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Is Ed Jovanovski Married

Ed marriedKirstin after they met each other in Florida. On August 25, 1998, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Kylie Everett. On April 24, 2001, Ed and his wife welcomed their second child called Kyra. The latter had a twin sister who died in utero. On May 25, 2006, Kirstin gave birth to twins, son Cole and daughter Coco in Florida