Dominic Roussel is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and various other leagues throughout his career. He was born on February 22, 1970, in Hull, Quebec, Canada.
Roussel began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Hull Olympiques. He played for the team from 1986 to 1990, during which time he was named the QMJHL's top goaltender in the 1988-89 season. He was then drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.
Roussel made his NHL debut with the Flyers in the 1991-92 season, playing in 16 games and posting a 6-6-2 record. He became the team's starting goaltender the following season, playing in 60 games and helping the Flyers reach the playoffs. He continued to be the team's primary goaltender for the next few seasons, but his performance began to decline and he was eventually traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 1996.
Roussel played for the Ducks for two seasons before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers in 1998. He played in 31 games for the Oilers before being traded again, this time to the Nashville Predators. He played for the Predators for two seasons before being traded back to the Flyers in 2000.
Roussel played in just six games for the Flyers in the 2000-01 season before being sent down to the American Hockey League (AHL). He played for the Flyers' AHL affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, for the rest of the season before retiring from professional hockey.
Throughout his career, Roussel played in a total of 354 NHL games, posting a record of 126-147-43 with a 3.19 goals against average and a .895 save percentage. He also played in various other leagues, including the International Hockey League (IHL) and the AHL.
After retiring from hockey, Roussel became a goaltending coach and worked with various teams, including the Flyers and the Predators. He also worked as a scout for the Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Overall, Roussel had a solid career as a goaltender in the NHL and other leagues. While he never won any major awards or championships, he was a reliable goaltender who played for several different teams throughout his career.
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