Brian Boucher

Born:Jan. 2, 1977Draft:1995 Flyers #22 Overall
Hometown:Woonsocket, RI, USAPosition:G
Known For:Longest Shutout StreakCatches:Left
National Team:USA

Brian Boucher is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who is a game and studio analyst on national ESPN and ABC games. He played 13 seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia FlyersPhoenix CoyotesCalgary FlamesChicago BlackhawksColumbus Blue JacketsSan Jose Sharks, and Carolina Hurricanes.

He currently holds the NHL’s modern record for the longest shutout streak at 332:01, set while he was a member of the Phoenix Coyotes during the 2003–04 NHL season. He led the league in goals-against average (GAA) for the 1999-00 NHL season.

Brian Boucher, Philadelphia Flyers (Dinur/Flickr)

Brian Boucher Statistics

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Achievements

  • Western Hockey League (WHL) second All-Star team 1995-96
  • U20 World Junior Championship All-Star team 1997
  • U20 World Junior Championship Silver Medal
  • Canadian Hockey League (CHL) third All-Star team 1996-97
  • WHL first All-Star team 1996-97
  • Del Wilson Trophy winner as WHL top goaltender 1996-97
  • American Hockey League (AHL) All-Star Game 1997-98
  • AHL Calder Cup champion 1997-98
  • AHL Goaltender of the Month (March) 1999
  • NHL All-Rookie team 1999-00
  • Longest shutout streak in modern NHL history 2003-04

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