Andrew Cogliano
The NHL's ironman winger, whose relentless 830-game streak was a testament to grit, speed, and unwavering durability.
Born 1987 (age 39)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: June 14·Millennials
Biography
Andrew Cogliano carved out a 17-year NHL career not with flashy scoring titles, but with an engine that never quit. Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto-born forward immediately established himself as a blisteringly fast and dogged checking-line presence. His legacy is defined by an astonishing streak of durability: he played 830 consecutive regular-season games, a run that began with his debut and placed him fourth on the all-time list. This ironman feat was a product of sheer will, a playing style built on relentless forechecking, and a reputation for impeccable physical preparation. The streak ended not to injury, but to a suspension, a fact that only underscored its remarkable nature. Traded to Anaheim, he became a heart-and-soul player for the Ducks, a penalty-kill stalwart trusted in critical moments. He finally hoisted the Stanley Cup as a depth contributor with the Colorado Avalanche, a fitting reward for a career built on unshakeable consistency.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrew was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played 830 consecutive NHL games, the fourth-longest 'ironman' streak in league history, starting from his professional debut.
- Won the Stanley Cup in 2022 as a member of the Colorado Avalanche.
- Recorded over 1000 games played in the NHL, amassing over 400 points as a reliable two-way forward.
- Served as an alternate captain for the Anaheim Ducks, recognized for his leadership and work ethic.
Did You Know?
His consecutive games streak is the longest ever to start an NHL career.
He was known for his exceptional skating speed, often cited as one of the fastest players in the league during his prime.
He played college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines before turning professional.
The streak ended due to a two-game suspension for an illegal check, not because of injury or illness.
“You show up, you work, and you make it tough on the other team every night.”
