Marc Denis is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on August 1, 1977, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Denis began his hockey career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in 1994. He played for the Sagueneens for three seasons, during which he was named the QMJHL's top goaltender twice.
In 1995, Denis was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, 25th overall, of the NHL Entry Draft. However, he did not play for the Avalanche and was instead traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2001. Denis made his NHL debut with the Blue Jackets on October 12, 2002, in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. He played for the Blue Jackets for four seasons, during which he set several franchise records, including most games played by a goaltender and most saves in a single season.
In 2006, Denis was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Montreal Canadiens for one season before being traded to the Dallas Stars in 2008. Denis played his final NHL game on April 11, 2009, as a member of the Stars.
Throughout his NHL career, Denis played in a total of 349 games, with a record of 97 wins, 160 losses, and 36 ties. He had a career goals-against average of 2.82 and a save percentage of .908. Denis was known for his quick reflexes and his ability to make acrobatic saves.
After retiring from professional hockey, Denis became a television analyst for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also worked as a goaltending consultant for the Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers.
In addition to his hockey career, Denis is also known for his charitable work. He founded the Marc Denis Celebrity Classic, a charity golf tournament that raises money for the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The tournament has raised over $1 million for the hospital since its inception in 2003.
Overall, Marc Denis had a successful career as an NHL goaltender, playing for several teams and setting records along the way. He is also known for his charitable work and his contributions to the hockey community as a television analyst and goaltending consultant.
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