Jon Gillies: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Jon Gillies is putting his pro career on hold to help Providence in their attempt to win the first NCAA title in school history.

A 2012 draft pick by the Calgary Flames, Gillies has a 1.98 goals against average and .930 save percentage this season.

Here’s what you need to know about him:

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1. Gillies Was Taken 75th Overall in 2012

Gillies was taken 75th overall by the Flames in the 2012 draft. That was the year of his first season at Providence.

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2. He Represented the US in the 2013 & 2014 World Juniors

Gillies help the United States win the gold medal in the 2013 World Juniors. He also represented his country in 2014, but the team failed to medal.

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3. He Has Gives Up Less Than 2 Goals a Game

On average, Gillies gives up just under two goals a game this season.

Over his Providence career, he’s accumulated a 2.07 goals against average, .931 save percentage and 59-34-13 record.

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4. He’s 6-foot-5

His 6-foot-5 frame fills up most of the net, making it even harder for skaters to score.

The 21-year old grew up in South Portland, Maine.

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5. Providence Has Never Won a NCAA Title

Providence’s only other NCAA title game appearance was in 1985, when they lost to Rensselaer, 2-1, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

This is their fourth Frozen Four appearance in school history.