Jimmy Howard

Ice hockey goaltender and All-Star

Jimmy Howard - Ice hockey goaltender and All-Star
Born

March 26th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a professional ice hockey goaltender in the NHL. Spent the majority of career with the Detroit Red Wings from 2005 to 2020. Helped the team win multiple playoff series and earned a reputation for consistent performance in goal. Selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2015. Concluded the career with impressive statistics and a legacy as a reliable presence in net.

Played for the Detroit Red Wings

Selected for the NHL All-Star Game in 2015

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