Tom Gilbert

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Tom Gilbert (born January 10, 1983 in Bloomington, Minnesota) is an American ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL.

He was drafted in the fifth round, 129th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche. He was traded to the Oilers on March 9, 2004 in exchange for goaltender Tommy Salo and a sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft.

Gilbert played junior hockey with the Chicago Steel of the USHL. He made his debut at the U. of Wisconsin in 2002. In the 2005-06 season, he ranked third on the team in points, and also scored the winning goal in the NCAA championship game against Boston College.

Gilbert made his pro debut in the 2006-07 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Through 33 games, he was tied for the team lead in points among defenceman.

Due to injuries, he was recalled in January 2007, and made his NHL debut on his 24th birthday in San Jose. Gilbert scored his first NHL goal on February 20, 2007 against Ottawa Senators netminder Martin Gerber.