Jared Spurgeon is a Canadian professional Ice-hockey player who plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). Jared Spurgeon currently plays for the Minnesota Wild as their Defense. He is an ice hockey defenceman and captain of the Minnesota Wild. In the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he was picked 156th overall by the New York Islanders.
As a Defense, Jared Spurgeon reportedly earns around $4,000,000 as his yearly salary from Minnesota Wild. Further, Jared Spurgeon has an estimated net worth of over $20 million. Additionally, he is married to his lovely wife, Danielle Spurgeon and shares 2 children with her
Jared Spurgeon was born on November 29, 1989, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to parents Barry Spurgeon and Debbie Spurgeon. As per his nationality, he is Canadian and belongs to the White ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Sagittarius. He grew up along with his sibling, Tyler Spurgeon.
Further, his brother Tyler Spurgeon is also a professional Hockey player. Jared grew up watching his brother play and eventually developed the interest in the same.
Born less than two months apart, Spurgeon and his former Wild teammate Tyler Ennis grew up in the same neighborhood of Edmonton, playing on the same teams.
Jared Spurgeon has an estimated net worth of over $20 million who is yet to reach the level of Sidney Crosby having a net worth over $55 million.
He reportedly signed a 4 year / $20,750,000 contract, including $20,750,000 guaranteed with Minnesota Wild in 2015. Back in 2019, the NHL player had an average salary of $5,187,500 annually whereas Zach Parise is among the highest paid players with an annual salary of $7,538,462.
On 15th September 2019, he signed a 7 year $53.025 million contract extension with Minnesota. In 2021-22 season, Spurgeon's base salary is $5,000,000 and a signing bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,575,000.
His career contract and earnings including, bonus and incentives:
YEAR | TEAM | SALARY |
2010-2011 | Minnesota Wild | $510,000 |
2011-2012 | Minnesota Wild | $535,000 |
2012-2013 | Minnesota Wild | $535,000 |
2013-2014 | Minnesota Wild | $1,500,000 |
2014-2015 | Minnesota Wild | $2,900,000 |
2015-2016 | Minnesota Wild | $3,600,000 |
2016-2017 | Minnesota Wild | $4,250,000 |
2017-2018 | Minnesota Wild | $5,500,000 |
2018-2019 | Minnesota Wild | $5,500,000 |
2019-2020 | Minnesota Wild | $5,500,000 |
2020-2021 | Minnesota Wild | $9,000,000 |
2021-2022 | Minnesota Wild | $9,000,000 |
Jared Spurgeon so far has made earnings of $48,330,000 from his entire NHL career.
Talking about his marital status, he is a married man and currently married to his wife, Danielle Spurgeon. Additionally, he tied a knot with his spouse on 21 Jul 2012. Further, the couple is blessed with three children, Colbie Spurgeon, Zachary Spurgeon and details about his third child is still to be revealed in the media.
In addition, the couple is very active on social service and recently, Jared Spurgeon and his wife Danielle hosted Whiskey & Wine with the Wild event as part of a fundraiser for Crescent Cove, a children’s hospice center.
Further, the couple seems to be satisfied with their relationship as they are frequently spotted together, spending a vacation and attending events side by side. Moreover, he hasn't been linked with any rumors about his past affairs or relationship yet.
Talking about his body measurement, the famous NHL star is 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) in height and weighs around 164 lb (74 kg; 11 st 10 lb).
In the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders selected Spurgeon as the 156th overall. The New York Islanders have failed to sign Spurgeon to a professional contract after drafting him 156th overall in 2008.
He scored his first goal in the NHL against the Edmonton Oilers' Nikolai Khabibulin on February 22. The Minnesota Wild announced on December 21, 2015, that they had signed Spurgeon to a four-year contract extension of $20.75 million.
He has played star teammates such as Marcus Foligno, Pontus Aberg and many more.