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Pete Peeters

Born:August 17, 1957Draft:1977 Flyers, 135th overall
Hometown:Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaPosition:Goaltender
Known For:Longest Undefeated StreakCaught:Left
National Team:Canada

Pete Peeters (born August 17, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the eighth round (135th overall) of the 1977 NHL amateur draft. and went on to play 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals.

Peeters was the star of the show, an unproven 22 year-old netminder, on the incredible Flyers team that went 35 games without a loss. A record that still stands today.

Pete Peeters, Boston Bruins
BOSTON, MA. – 1980’s: Pete Peeters #1 of the Boston Bruins tends goal in game at Boston Garden. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)

Pete Peeters Stats

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Jun. 9, 1982 Los Angeles KingsBoston BruinsBrad McCrimmon
Nov. 14, 1985Boston BruinsBoston BruinsPat Riggin
Sept. 28, 1989Philadelphia FlyersKeith ActonWinnipeg Jets 1990-96 Primary LogoFuture Considerations
Oct. 3, 1989Winnipeg Jets 1990-96 Primary LogoKeith ActonPhiladelphia FlyersFuture Considerations

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