Jeff Petry Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth
Olivia Norman
Updated on January 05, 2026
Jeff Petry Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth, Siblings: Jeff Petry, officially known as Jeffrey Petry is an American professional ice hockey player.
He developed a passion for playing ice hockey at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has become one of the most sought-after ice hockey players.
At this time of writing (Monday, August 7, 2023), Petry is a professional ice hockey defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round, 45th overall, at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He was the Oilers’ highest draft pick that year.
Upon completing his final year at the collegiate level, Petry signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
He was then assigned to Springfield Falcons, the Oilers’ then-American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate. He played his first game as a professional on March 26.
On September 30, 2010, Petry was assigned by the Oilers to their new AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, for its inaugural season.
On December 27, Edmonton Oilers recalled Petry from Oklahoma City, and eventually made his NHL debut against the Buffalo Sabres on December 28, 2010.
At the start of the 2011–12 season, he made Edmonton’s NHL roster out of training camp and subsequently played three regular-season games before being assigned to Oklahoma City
After only two games in the AHL, however, Petry was recalled back to Edmonton, where he remained for the entire season, playing in 73 games.
Petry stayed as a permanent member of the Oilers for the lockout-shortened 2012–13 season, playing in all 48 games
On March 2, 2015, during the 2014–15 season, Petry was traded to the Montreal Canadiens. In September 2020, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Canadiens.
On July 16, 2022, Petry was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Mike Matheson and a 2023 fourth-round draft pick. On August 6, 2023, Petry was traded back to Montreal
At this time of writing (Monday, August 7, 2023), Petry is an ice hockey defenseman for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
Jeff Petry Age
Jeff Petry celebrated his 35th birthday in December last year (2022). He was born on December 9, 1987, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Jeff Petry Height & Weight
Jeff Petry stands at a height of 1.90 m and weighs around 89 kg
Jeff Petry Education
Not much is known about the educational background of the professional ice hockey defenseman. However, per our checks, Jeff Petry attended St Mary’s Preparatory High School and Michigan State University.
Jeff Petry Parents
Jeff Petry was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States to his parents; Christine Cairns (mother) and Dan Petry (father).
Not much is known about his mother but his father is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who earned a World Series ring as a member of the Detroit Tigers in 1984.
Jeff Petry Wife
Jeff Petry is married to a woman named Julie. It’s unclear when they met and when they tied the knot.
Julie Petry lives a life away from the spotlight hence her date of birth, age, height, weight, educational background, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing.
Jeff Petry Children
As of August 2023, Jeff Petry is blessed with four sons. Boyd Petry, Barrett Petry, Bowen Petry, Blake Mathew Petry. The professional American ice hockey defenseman shares all four children with his wife, Julie.
Jeff Petry Siblings
Jeff Petry is not the only child of his parents; Christine Cairns (mother) and Dan Petry (father). He has an older brother, Matt Petry.
Matt lives a life away from the spotlight hence his date of birth, age, height, weight, educational background, and occupation are unknown at this time of writing
Jeff Petry Net Worth
As of August 2023, Jeff Petry has an estimated net worth of about $4 million. He has earned such an amount from his career as a professional ice hockey player
Jeff Petry Social Media
Jeff Petry owns a verified Instagram account with over 48,000 followers. The American professional ice hockey defenseman is very active on this social media platform.