Carey Price
Ice hockey player and Vezina Trophy winner
Born
August 16th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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This ice hockey player achieved prominence as a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted fifth overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, this player developed into one of the league's elite goaltenders. An outstanding performance during the 2014 Sochi Olympics contributed to the team's gold medal victory. In 2015, this player won the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league's best goaltender, along with the Hart Trophy for being the league’s Most Valuable Player. This player's leadership and contributions to the Canadiens made a significant impact on the team’s success and fan base. Injuries plagued the latter part of his career, but this player remains a respected figure in the sport.
Won gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics
Awarded the Vezina Trophy in 2015
Named Hart Trophy winner in 2015
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