Joe Vitale (ice hockey)

Joe Vitale, American ice hockey player

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Born: August 20, 1985
Age in 2026: 41
Zodiac sign: Leo
Birth year: 1985

About Joe Vitale (ice hockey)

Joseph Dominic Vitale (born August 20, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey player and the current radio and television color analyst for the St. Louis Blues. Vitale was drafted 195th overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom he made his NHL debut. He also played with the Arizona Coyotes. == Playing career == === Amateur === As a youth, Vitale played in the 1999 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the St. Louis Blues minor ice hockey team. Vitale graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was part of three state championships and two undefeated seasons. He also played for the St. Louis Jr.

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Career and life highlights

Vitale's college career concluded when Northeastern lost to Cornell in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Northeastern's first trip to the NCAA tournament in 15 years.
On February 16, 2011, Vitale scored his first NHL goal against Peter Budaj of the Colorado Avalanche.
On October 17, 2015, Vitale was injured in his first game of the year against Boston Bruins.

Joe Vitale (ice hockey) timeline

2005Vitale was drafted 195th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom he made his NHL debut.
2011On February 16, 2011, Vitale scored his first NHL goal against Peter Budaj of the Colorado Avalanche.
2015On October 17, 2015, Vitale was injured in his first game of the year against Boston Bruins.

The world when Joe Vitale (ice hockey) was born

Joe Vitale (ice hockey) was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

#1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
Top movieOut of Africa
Top TV showThe Cosby Show
Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
Defining fadNintendo NES
Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Joe Vitale (ice hockey)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1985	2026
Gas	$1.12	$3.45/gal
Average home	$75,500	$435,000
Average income	$27,735	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$3.55	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.22	$0.73
Population	237.9M	341 million

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