Age, Biography, and Wiki
Paul Bissonnette was born on March 11, 1985, in Welland, Ontario, Canada. He is a former left winger who played in the NHL for teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Arizona Coyotes. Bissonnette was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 4th round as the 121st overall pick in 2003.
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| Date of Birth | 11 March 1985 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Welland, Ontario, Canada |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Canada |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Bissonnette stands at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 216 pounds, making him a formidable presence on the ice.
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 216 pounds |
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Dating & Relationship status
There is limited public information available about Paul Bissonnette's current relationship status.
His mother was an office administration professor at Niagara College for 30 years in Southern Ontario, while his father was a steel worker. Bissonnette is French Canadian and attended French-language schools until he was in grade seven. He is of biracial origin, as his mother is half black. Bissonnette is a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, both prior to his professional career and since retirement.
On October 5, 2011, Bissonnette signed a two-year contract extension with the Coyotes. During the 2011–12 season, on November 19, Bissonnette scored the game-winning goal, playing in front of his mother and grandparents for the first time as an NHL player. The Coyotes went on to win 4–2 over the Buffalo Sabres.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of his active playing career, Paul Bissonnette earned approximately $2,899,390 in the NHL, which translates to about $4,064,730 in today's dollars. His net worth is influenced by his hockey career earnings and potential business investments.
Career, Business, and Investments
Bissonnette's career in the NHL spanned several years, with notable seasons played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins. He is also known for his work as an analyst and his involvement in various hockey-related media and business ventures. Bissonnette is often recognized for his entertaining social media presence and podcast appearances.
Bissonnette began his professional career during the 2005–06 season with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. He appeared in 14 games for the Nailers, while also playing 55 games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL). On November 12, 2005, Bissonnette received his first professional fighting major when he fought Jordan Smith of the Portland Pirates. The following season, Bissonnette played 65 games with the Nailers, while only skating in three with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Bissonnette scored his first professional goal in the AHL on February 25, 2006, on goaltender Maxime Ouellet of the Manitoba Moose. After 22 games with the Nailers during the 2007–08 season, Bissonnette was recalled by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he would spend the remainder of the season. While in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, teammates Dennis Bonvie and Deryk Engelland worked with Bissonnette, often practicing fighting techniques. During his time in Wheeling, he was also named to the ECHL all-star game twice.
Bissonnette earned a spot on Pittsburgh's roster to begin the 2008–09 season. He earned his first NHL fighting major on October 16, 2008, when he fought Matt Bradley of the Washington Capitals. During the fight, Bissonnette knocked Bradley to the ice, bloodying his nose. On January 13, 2009, Bissonnette recorded his first career NHL point, assisting on a goal by Tyler Kennedy against the Philadelphia Flyers. On May 5, during a playoff game between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and the Hershey Bears, Bissonnette was hit awkwardly by Greg Amadio and Steve Pinizzotto. He was deeply cut by the skate of one of Hershey's players on his left wrist and suffered nerve damage in his left hand.
In 2021, Turner Sports announced that Bissonnette would be joining the company as a pregame and intermission analyst for the NHL on TNT, alongside Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter, and Rick Tocchet.
Social Network
Bissonnette maintains an active presence on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares insights into hockey and his personal life.
Education
There is little information available about Bissonnette's formal education beyond his hockey career. He developed his skills through various hockey leagues and training programs.
