Jimmy Howard
Ice hockey goaltender and All-Star
Ice hockey goaltender and All-Star
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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