Manny Legace

Biography

Manny Legace is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on February 4, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Niagara Falls Thunder in 1990.

Legace was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the eighth round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Whalers in the 1995-96 season, playing in four games. He spent the next few seasons bouncing between the NHL and the American Hockey League (AHL), playing for the Whalers, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Springfield Falcons.

In 1999, Legace signed with the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent. He spent the next six seasons with the Red Wings, serving as a backup goaltender to Chris Osgood and Dominik Hasek. Legace played a key role in the Red Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup championship, filling in for Hasek during the playoffs and posting a 10-1 record.

After leaving the Red Wings in 2006, Legace signed with the St. Louis Blues. He played three seasons with the Blues, serving as their starting goaltender for much of that time. In the 2007-08 season, Legace set a career high with 37 wins and was named to the NHL All-Star Game.

Legace finished his NHL career with brief stints with the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vancouver Canucks. He retired from professional hockey in 2011.

Throughout his career, Legace was known for his quick reflexes and his ability to make acrobatic saves. He was also known for his colorful personality and his love of practical jokes.

Off the ice, Legace has been involved in various charitable causes, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He has also worked as a goaltending coach and a television analyst.

Overall, Manny Legace had a successful NHL career, playing for some of the league's top teams and earning numerous accolades along the way. He will be remembered as a talented goaltender and a beloved personality in the hockey world.

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