Martin Brodeur

Martin Brodeur (born May 6, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec) is an ice hockey goaltender. He and his childhood idol Patrick Roy are considered among the best goaltenders of all time.

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May 6 - 1972 - Montreal - Quebec - Ice hockey - Patrick Roy

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He was drafted in the first round, 20th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. He has played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils since 1992. Brodeur has won three Stanley Cups (1995, 2000, 2003).

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NHL Entry Draft - National Hockey League - New Jersey Devils - 1992 - 1995 - 2000 - 2003

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In 1994, he won the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year). Brodeur won the Jennings Trophy (fewest goals allowed) in 1997 (shared with Mike Dunham), 1998, 2003, and 2004. In both 2003 and 2004 he won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender. In the 2002 Olympics, Brodeur won an Olympic gold for Canada, playing every game but the tournament opener against Sweden. In case he needed any additional qualifications on his hockey resume, he also backstopped the Canadian team to the World Cup of Hockey championship in 2004. He was also part of Team Canada at the 1998 Winter Olympics, but did not play.

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1994 - Calder Trophy - Jennings Trophy - 1997 - 1998 - 2003 - 2004 - Vezina Trophy - 2002 Olympics - Canada - Sweden - World Cup of Hockey - 1998 Winter Olympics

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Brodeur currently holds the best career goals against average during the NHL's modern era. He also holds the record for most shutouts in a playoff year with 7, set in 2003. Brodeur once scored a goal in the NHL playoffs and was credited with one in regular season play.

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Brodeur's father Denis competed in the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, playing goalie for Canada and winning a bronze medal. Denis would later become a world-class hockey photographer, best known for pictures of the Montreal Canadiens.

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1956 Winter Olympics - Cortina d'Ampezzo - Italy - Montreal Canadiens

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