Wade Flaherty is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for various teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) and minor leagues. He was born on January 11, 1968, in Terrace, British Columbia, Canada.
Flaherty began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Victoria Cougars in 1985. He played for several other WHL teams before being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the eighth round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. However, Flaherty did not make his NHL debut until the 1991-92 season when he played two games for the Sabres.
Over the next decade, Flaherty played for several NHL teams, including the San Jose Sharks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Florida Panthers. He also played in various minor leagues, such as the American Hockey League (AHL) and International Hockey League (IHL).
Flaherty's best season in the NHL was in 1995-96 when he played for the Islanders and had a record of 25 wins, 18 losses, and 5 ties. He also had a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.85 and a save percentage of .906. Flaherty was named the Islanders' team MVP that season.
In addition to his NHL career, Flaherty also represented Canada in international competitions. He played for Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, where he helped the team win a silver medal. Flaherty also played for Canada at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
After retiring from playing professional hockey in 2003, Flaherty became a goaltending coach. He has worked with several NHL teams, including the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, and Philadelphia Flyers. Flaherty is known for his expertise in developing young goaltenders and helping them improve their skills.
Overall, Flaherty had a successful hockey career, playing for various teams in the NHL and representing Canada in international competitions. He is now using his experience and knowledge to help the next generation of goaltenders succeed in the sport.
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