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13. Frank Brimsek

13. Frank Brimsek
The legendary “Mr. Zero”, Frank Brimsek, would have an outstanding debut season in the NHL.  Brimsek would backstop the Bruins to a Stanley Cup win, while winning the first of two Vezina Trophies.  Brimsek would also win the Stanley Cup again, and is one of the few Goaltenders to lead the league in Point Shares multiple times.  He was selected for the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Eveleth, Minnesota, United States
  • Position: Goalie
  • Acquired: Contract purchased, 10/27/38.
  • Departed: Traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for cash 9/8/49.
  • Games Played: 444
  • Notable Statistics: 252 Wins
    144 Losses
    70 Ties
    74 Shutouts
    1.99 GAA
    N/A Save Percentage*
    89.3 Goalie Point Shares
    32-36 Record, 2.54 GAA in

    68 Playoff Games
    32 Wins
    36 Losses
    2 Shutouts
    2.54 GAA
    N/A Save Percentage

    *Brimsek was not a stat when Brimsek played.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1939 & 1941)
    Calder Trophy (1939)
    Vezina Trophy (1939 & 1942)
    First Team All-Star (1939 & 1942)
    Second Team All-Star (1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1947 & 1948)
    Most Wins (1939 & 1940)
    Lowest Goals Against Average (1939 & 1942)
    Most Shutouts (1939 & 1937)
    Most Point Shares (1939, 1941 & 1942)
    Most Goalie Point Shares (1939, 1941 & 1942)

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