Carey Price is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who has played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL) since being drafted fifth overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He is widely regarded as one of the best goaltenders in the world and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career.
Price began his hockey career in his hometown of Anahim Lake, British Columbia, where he played for the Williams Lake Timberwolves of the British Columbia Hockey League. He then moved on to play for the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he quickly established himself as a top goaltender.
In 2005, Price was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and made his NHL debut in 2007. He quickly became the team's starting goaltender and helped lead them to the playoffs in his first full season. In 2010, Price was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the league's top rookie.
Over the next several years, Price continued to establish himself as one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. He was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2018, and won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender in 2015 and 2017. He was also a finalist for the award in 2010, 2011, and 2012.
In addition to his success in the NHL, Price has also represented Canada on the international stage. He won a gold medal at the 2007 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and was named the tournament's top goaltender. He also won gold medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Despite his individual success, Price has yet to win a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens. However, he has been a key player for the team and has helped lead them to the playoffs on multiple occasions. In 2021, he became the Canadiens' all-time leader in wins by a goaltender.
Throughout his career, Price has been praised for his athleticism, technical skill, and mental toughness. He is known for his calm demeanor on the ice and his ability to make difficult saves look easy. He is also highly respected by his teammates and opponents alike for his professionalism and leadership.
As of 2022, Price is still an active player in the NHL and is expected to continue playing for the Canadiens for the foreseeable future. He remains one of the league's top goaltenders and is a key player for his team.
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