Cap Raeder was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played for various teams throughout his career. He began his career in the minor leagues, playing for the Muskegon Mohawks and the Flint Generals. In 1979, he was signed by the Boston Bruins and played for their minor league affiliate, the Maine Mariners.
Raeder made his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1980-81 season, playing in two games. He spent most of his time in the minors, playing for the Mariners and the Hershey Bears. In 1983, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he played for their minor league team, the Baltimore Skipjacks.
Raeder's NHL career picked up in the 1984-85 season when he was signed by the Detroit Red Wings. He played in 23 games that season and had a record of 9-8-3. He continued to play for the Red Wings for the next two seasons, but his playing time decreased as the team acquired other goaltenders.
In 1987, Raeder was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he played for their minor league team, the Atlanta Knights. He was called up to the NHL for a brief stint in the 1992-93 season, playing in two games for the Lightning.
Raeder's final NHL season was in 1993-94, when he played for the San Jose Sharks. He played in 14 games that season and had a record of 3-7-1. He continued to play in the minor leagues until his retirement in 2003.
Throughout his career, Raeder was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to mentor younger players. After retiring as a player, he became a goaltending coach for various teams, including the Boston Bruins, the San Jose Sharks, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was also a scout for the Lightning and the New York Islanders.
Raeder's contributions to the sport of hockey were recognized in 2016 when he was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. He was praised for his dedication to the game and his ability to inspire and mentor young players.
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