Cody Glass Bio
Cody Glass is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Glass was the first-ever draft selection in Vegas Golden Knights franchise history after being taken sixth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and has also played for the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Early Life and Background
Cody Glass was born on April 1, 1999, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. His family experienced a parental divorce in 2010, and Glass lived with his father alongside his brother Matthew during his youth.
Glass developed as a junior player in Winnipeg, progressing through local AAA ranks before moving to major junior hockey in the Western Hockey League. His grandmother Judy provided family support until her death in 2016, a period that coincided with his rapid rise in junior hockey.
Path to Hockey
Glass played AAA hockey with the Winnipeg Thrashers in 2014–15, posting 55 points in 40 games and drawing attention from major junior scouts. He was selected in the first round, 19th overall, by the Portland Winterhawks in the 2014 WHL bantam draft and established himself as a key playmaker in the WHL.
Throughout his WHL tenure Glass attracted NHL attention with his combination of playmaking, hockey sense and hands, earning invitations to Hockey Canada selection events and recognition on WHL all-star lists. His junior performance set the stage for his selection in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft and his move into professional hockey.
Cody Glass Career
Early Career (2019–2021)
Glass made his National Hockey League debut with the Vegas Golden Knights in the season opener on October 2, 2019, recording his first NHL goal in that game and becoming the first draft pick in franchise history to play for the team. Prior to that debut he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Golden Knights in July 2017 and spent time developing in the WHL and with AHL affiliates.
During his initial NHL season Glass experienced the physical challenges of top-level play, including an incident that sent him through concussion protocol after an elbowing in 2019–20. He split time between the Golden Knights and their minor-league affiliates as he adjusted to the professional game and its pace.
WHL Breakthrough (2016–2019)
In the 2016–17 and 2018–19 WHL seasons Glass emerged as a leading junior playmaker. He was named a Western Conference First Team All-Star and received the Western Conference Most Sportsmanlike Player recognition while with the Portland Winterhawks, and he served as the Winterhawks’ captain prior to turning pro.
Glass also represented Manitoba at the 2015 Canada Winter Games and was among seven WHL players invited to Hockey Canada’s national junior team selection camp ahead of the 2019 international cycle. His WHL résumé and leadership role anchored his status as a top prospect entering the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Vegas Golden Knights Breakthrough (2019–2021)
After signing with the Vegas Golden Knights, Glass attended NHL training camp and returned to junior play before joining the organization’s AHL affiliate for development time. He earned his NHL debut in 2019 and registered a goal in his first game, marking a milestone as the franchise’s first draft selection to reach the NHL roster and score.
Glass continued his professional development within the Golden Knights organization through the 2019–20 season, gaining experience at the NHL and AHL levels and adjusting his game to the demands of top-tier competition.
Nashville Predators Era (2021–2024)
On July 17, 2021, Glass was traded to the Nashville Predators as part of a multi-team deal. He spent a substantial portion of his initial season in Nashville’s system with the Milwaukee Admirals, the Predators’ AHL affiliate, as he sought a consistent NHL role.
The Predators organization re-signed Glass on July 1, 2023, to a two-year contract reported at a $5 million total value, reflecting the club’s continued interest in his development. While with Nashville organization members, Glass reached a personal milestone by scoring his first NHL career hat-trick on March 2, 2024, in a 5–1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
Pittsburgh Penguins Era (2024–2025)
Glass was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on August 13, 2024. During the 2024–25 season with Pittsburgh he found limited offensive success, recording four goals and 15 points over 51 appearances according to game summaries from that season.
His time with the Penguins was brief but provided continued NHL experience across different line roles and systems before the organization moved him in a trade at the 2025 deadline.
New Jersey Devils Era (2025–Present)
On March 7, 2025, Glass was traded to the New Jersey Devils at the NHL trade deadline in a deal that sent him to his current team. The move reunited him with a new organization for the remainder of the 2024–25 season and positioned him to compete for roster time in New Jersey.
Glass entered the New Jersey Devils organization under a contract that runs through 2025, offering the club a forward with NHL experience and junior leadership background as the team evaluated his fit within its forward group.
Driving Style and Strengths
Glass is described as a quick-skating, mobile playmaker with strong hockey sense and high on-ice intelligence. He models aspects of his play after established two-way forwards and is noted for his ability to read play, create space for teammates and contribute playmaking from the middle of the ice.
Notable Events and Milestones
Key milestones in Glass’s career include being the first player chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, scoring in his NHL debut on October 2, 2019, registering his first NHL hat-trick on March 2, 2024, and winning gold with Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Championship. These highlights reflect both his junior pedigree and moments of impact at the professional level.
Cody Glass Career Wins
Rather than traditional team wins, Glass’s verified career highlights include major personal and team milestones across junior and professional play: high WHL honors, an NHL debut goal, an NHL hat-trick, and a world championship gold medal with Canada.
WHL Highlights
While with the Portland Winterhawks Glass earned Western Conference First Team All-Star honors and was recognized as the conference’s Most Sportsmanlike Player. He served as team captain and finished his WHL career as a top-ranked prospect for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, which led to his selection sixth overall.
Other Wins & Perfromances
At the international level Glass was named to the Canada senior team for the 2023 IIHF World Championship, where he contributed four assists in ten games and helped Canada capture the gold medal. Professionally, he registered notable single-game performances including his first NHL hat-trick in 2024.
Cody Glass Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Glass’s family life in Winnipeg included living with his father and brother Matthew after his parents’ divorce in 2010. His grandmother Judy provided financial support to the family until her passing in 2016, an influence noted during his junior years.
Personal Life
Publicly available information on Glass’s personal life focuses on his upbringing and family support; there are no verified public records in these sources about a spouse or children. He maintains a public social media presence and continues to base his professional activities within NHL organizations.
2025 Season Performance
The 2024–25 season saw Glass begin the year with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he recorded four goals and 15 points across 51 appearances before being traded to the New Jersey Devils at the March 7, 2025 deadline. That midseason move places him with New Jersey for the remainder of the campaign as the club evaluates his role and potential contributions.
Glass enters the remainder of the 2024–25 season under a contract expiring in 2025, offering the New Jersey Devils an opportunity to assess his fit within their forward group and for Glass to re-establish his offensive production at the NHL level.
