JOHN
VANBIESBROUCK
G
Ht/Wt
5’8’’,
176 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
20
years
Debut
1981-82
Born
Sep 4, 1963
(60 yrs)
Detroit, Michigan
Drafted
Drafted by NY Rangers in 1981 (4/72).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2002-05-24 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2002-02-04 |
Signed as a free agent by the New Jersey Devils.
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| 2001-06-10 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2001-03-12 |
Acquired from the New York Islanders.
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New York Islanders traded John Vanbiesbrouck to the New Jersey Devils for Chris Terreri and a 9th round selection (Juha-Pekka Ketola) in 2001. |
| 2001-01-31 |
Missed 1 game (back spasms).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Vezina Trophy Goaltender of the Year | 1985-86 |
| NHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 1985-86 |
| NHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 1993-94, 1982-83 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 1996-97, 1995-96, 1993-94 |
| CHL | Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player | 1983-84 (Shared with Ben Affleck) |
| CHL | Most Outstanding Goaltender Most Outstanding Goaltender | 1983-84 (Shared with Ron Scott) |
| CHL | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 1983-84 |
| OHL | F.W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy Rookie Goaltie with best GAA | 1980-81 |
