Tom Barrasso

Ice hockey player and coach with two Cups

Tom Barrasso - Ice hockey player and coach with two Cups
Born

March 31st, 1965
60 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a goaltender in the NHL for several teams, including the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Ottawa Senators. Achieved significant success with the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning two Stanley Cups. Selected as the first American goaltender to win the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year in 1984. Also represented the United States in international competitions.

Won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Awarded the Calder Trophy in 1984

Selected for the NHL All-Star Game multiple times

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