Jean-Sebastien Aubin, a Canadian goaltender, embarked on his professional hockey journey in the late 1990s. Born on July 19, 1977, in Montreal, Quebec, Aubin was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 76th overall, of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. His early career was marked by his time in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Sherbrooke Faucons and the Moncton Alpines, where he honed his skills and caught the attention of NHL scouts.
Aubin made his NHL debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1998-1999 season. Over the next few years, he split his time between the NHL and the American Hockey League (AHL), playing for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. His tenure with the Penguins saw him serve as both a backup and starting goaltender, showcasing his abilities in net. During the 2000-2001 season, Aubin played a career-high 36 games for Pittsburgh, recording a respectable goals-against average and save percentage.
In 2004, Aubin signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he initially played for their AHL affiliate, the St. John’s Maple Leafs. His performance in the AHL earned him a call-up to the NHL, and he became a reliable option for the Maple Leafs during the 2005-2006 season. Aubin's stint with Toronto was highlighted by his strong finish to the 2005-2006 season, where he helped the team with a late playoff push, posting impressive statistics in the games he started.
Following his time with the Maple Leafs, Aubin joined the Los Angeles Kings for the 2007-2008 season. His role with the Kings was primarily as a backup goaltender, providing depth and experience to the team's roster. After his NHL career, Aubin continued to play professionally in Europe, including stints in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) in Germany and the Austrian Hockey League (EBEL).
Throughout his career, Aubin was known for his agility and quick reflexes, attributes that served him well in the fast-paced environment of professional hockey.
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