Guy Hebert is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on January 3, 1967, in Troy, New York, and grew up in the United States. Hebert began his hockey career playing for the Hamilton College Continentals in the NCAA Division III. He played for the team from 1985 to 1989 and was named the team's MVP in his senior year.
After college, Hebert signed with the St. Louis Blues as an undrafted free agent in 1989. He played for the Blues' minor league affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen, for two seasons before making his NHL debut in the 1991-92 season. He played in 21 games for the Blues that season, posting a 9-8-2 record with a 3.43 goals against average (GAA) and a .886 save percentage.
In 1993, Hebert was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the NHL Expansion Draft. He became the team's starting goaltender and played for the Ducks for nine seasons. Hebert was known for his quick reflexes and his ability to make acrobatic saves. He was also a fan favorite in Anaheim and was known for his charitable work in the community.
Hebert's best season with the Ducks was in 1996-97 when he posted a 2.42 GAA and a .923 save percentage. He was named to the NHL All-Star Game that season and helped lead the Ducks to their first playoff appearance in franchise history. Hebert played in 441 games for the Ducks, posting a 173-198-56 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .912 save percentage.
In 2001, Hebert was traded to the New York Rangers for a seventh-round draft pick. He played in just six games for the Rangers before retiring at the end of the season. He finished his NHL career with a 191-222-56 record, a 2.83 GAA, and a .906 save percentage.
After retiring from hockey, Hebert became a television analyst for the Ducks and later for the Buffalo Sabres. He also worked as a goaltending coach for the United States men's national ice hockey team and for the St. Louis Blues. Hebert was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.
In conclusion, Guy Hebert had a successful career as a goaltender in the NHL, playing for over a decade and becoming a fan favorite in Anaheim. He was known for his quick reflexes and acrobatic saves and helped lead the Ducks to their first playoff appearance in franchise history. After retiring from hockey, Hebert continued to work in the sport as a television analyst and goaltending coach.
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