Ed Jovanovski was the first overall pick in the NHL in 1994. With almost 1200 games in the NHL, he is one the top d-men that played the game.

During his career, Jovo has played for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks and the Phoenix Coyotes. On top of that, he has represented Team Canada in the Olympic Games, World Cup and World Championships. Jovo is a World Junior Champ and and Olympic gold metalist.

With the South Florida Academy, Jovo is responsible to be the Head of defensive coaching. With his experience, the defensive players in the Academy will get to know the ins and outs about how to become the best you can be.

Ed´s playing career in numbers:

NHL: Games 1128, goals 137, assists 363 total points 500.

NHL teams played for: Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks and Phoenix Coyotes.

1 Olympic Tournament: 6 games, 3 assists, total points 3

4 World Championships: 33 games, 4 goals, 5 assists, total points 9

Career Highlights:

1993-1994

• CHL All-Rookie Team
• OHL Second All-Star Team

1994-1995

• CHL Second All-Star Team
• OHL First All-Star Team
• U20 WJC Gold Medal

1995-1996

• NHL All-Rookie Team
• World Cup Runner Up

2000-2001

• NHL All-Star Game

2001-2002

• NHL All-Star Game
• Olympic Gold Medal

2002-2003

• NHL All-Star Game

2003-2004

• World Cup Gold Medal

2004-2005

• World Championship Silver Medal

2006-2007

• NHL All-Star Game

2007-2008

• NHL All-Star Game
• World Championship Silver Medal

Awards by League

• CHL All-Rookie Team 93/94
• CHL Second All-Star Team 94/95
• NHL All-Rookie Team 95/96
• NHL All-Star Game 07/08, 00/01, 01/02, 02/03, 06/07
• OHL First All-Star Team 94/95
• OHL Second All-Star Team 93/94
• Olympic Gold Medal 01/02
• U20 WJC Gold Medal 94/95
• World Championship Silver Medal 04/05, 07/08
• World Cup Gold Medal 03/04
• World Cup Runner Up 95/96