Brent Johnson Bio, NBC, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

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Who is Brent Johnson?

Brent Spencer Johnson is an American who works as an analyst for NBC Sports Washington. He was a professional ice hockey goaltender in the past. In the National Hockey League, he played for the Phoenix Coyotes, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals.

Brent Johnson Date of Birth / Age

Johnson was born on March 12, 1977, and is hence 46 years old as of 2023. He was born in Farmington, Michigan, in the United States. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Brent Johnson Height

Johnson stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 3 inches (191 cm)

Brent Johnson Parents and Siblings

Johnson is originally from rural Kansas where he was born and raised. Johnson is the son of former NHL goaltender Bob Johnson and the grandson of NHL Hall of Famer Sid Abel.

Brent Johnson Wife

Johnson is happily married to Burke’s Erica Danielle Ence. The couple tied the knot on August 11, 2007, and are proud parents to their two daughters.

Brent Johnson Kids / Children

Johnson is a dad to two daughters but their names are unknown at the moment. .

Brent Johnson Education

Johnson had pledged to attend the University of North Dakota.

Brent Johnson Penalty

Johnson fought Rick DiPietro in his first NHL fight after DiPietro and Matt Cooke collided near the goal crease. He skated over to DiPietro and knocked him out with one blow, ignoring the referee’s wave. The punch caused facial fractures in DiPietro, it was later discovered. Johnson was assessed a game misconduct and a penalty for leaving the crease. Moreso, he clashed with Islanders center Micheal Haley and Penguins forward Eric Godard, who left the bench to aid his goaltender, in the next game against the Islanders (9 days later).

Brent Johnson Pittsburgh Experience

In light of the rise of Semyon Varlamov, Washington decided Johnson was no longer needed. The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Johnson in free agency to a one-year contract on July 21, 2009, to serve as Marc-André Fleury’s backup. On April 13, 2010, he signed a two-year agreement with Pittsburgh that will take him through the 2011–12 season after aiding the Penguins to 10 victories in 23 games for the 2009–10 campaign.

On February 2, 2011, after Matt Cooke and Rick DiPietro collided close to the goal crease, Johnson got into a physical altercation with DiPietro for the first time in the NHL. DiPietro was knocked out by a single punch from Johnson after the referee waved him off and Johnson skated out to him. Later, it was discovered that DiPietro.

Brent is working with NBC10 News where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;

Brent Johnson Surgery. Is Brent Johnson in good health?

In February 2009, he had hip surgery, and the recovery time was supposed to be two months.

How Much Does Brent Johnson Earn?

Johnson earns an attractive salary though specific figures are still under review but we will update you as soon as the information is known.

How Much is Brent Johnson Worth?

Johnson has accumulated good wealth over the years although it’s still under review but we will keep you updated as soon as the information is known.

Brent Johnson Career

Johnson made his NHL debut with the St. Louis Blues in 1998-1999 after being drafted in the fifth round by the Colorado Avalanche in 1995. He was with them until the 2003-04 season when he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes. Johnson was also signed by the Vancouver Canucks prior to the 2005-06 season but was quickly claimed on waivers by the Washington Capitals, where he played behind both Olaf Kölzig and José Théodore.

Johnson made his Capitals debut in goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 4, 2006. Moreso, John Grahame, the son of former NHL goaltender Ron Grahame, was the Lightning’s goaltender for the game. According to the Capitals, this was the first time two second-generation NHL goaltenders faced off against each other. Moreover, Johnson was given the NHL Third Star of the Week for the week of November 9, 2008, after assisting the Capitals to five points in three games (each successive start). He had a 2-0-1 record with a 1.63 GAA and a 953 save percentage.