Mike Vernon
Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael "Mike" Vernon (born 24 February 1963 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. For 21 years he played in the National Hockey League, he played as a goaltender for the Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and the Florida Panthers. He won the Stanley Cup twice as a member of the Flames in 1989 and then again in 1997 with the Red Wings, where he also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. In 2002 he retired and started working as a Special Assistant to Vice President of Hockey Operations for Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Mike Vernon | |||
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Born |
(1963-02-24) February 24, 1963 (age 61) Calgary, AB, CAN | ||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
Weight | 167 lb (76 kg; 11 st 13 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Played for |
Calgary Flames Detroit Red Wings San Jose Sharks Florida Panthers | ||
National team | Canada | ||
NHL Draft |
56th overall, 1981 Calgary Flames | ||
Playing career | 1982ā2002 |
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