Alex Auld
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Born |
Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada | January 7, 1981|||||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | |||||
Weight | 223 lb (101 kg; 15 st 13 lb) | |||||
Position | Goaltender | |||||
Caught | Left | |||||
Played for |
Vancouver Canucks Florida Panthers Phoenix Coyotes Boston Bruins Ottawa Senators Dallas Stars New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Red Bull Salzburg | |||||
National team |
NHL Draft |
40th overall, 1999 Florida Panthers | ||||
Playing career | 2001–2013 |
Alexander James Auld (born January 7, 1981) is a
Playing career
Minor
Auld played most of his minor hockey in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario, with the Thunder Bay Kings program. He was a minor hockey teammate of future NHLers Taylor Pyatt, Patrick Sharp, Jason Jaspers and Aaron MacKenzie. Their Kings team won gold in the All Ontario Bantam AAA championships in 1997 played in North Bay, Ontario.[2]
Junior
Auld started junior career with the
Professional
Auld turned professional in the
During the off-season, backup Peter Skudra signed with a Russian team, raising the possibility that Auld might claim the backup role for the Canucks. As the 2003–04 season approached, however, Canucks general manager Brian Burke traded a draft pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Johan Hedberg, all but ensuring Auld another season in the minors.[11] Again, Auld began the season sharing netminding duties with Tyler Moss. Auld again saw brief NHL action, appearing in six games. However, during the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs, Cloutier was injured early on in the Canucks' first round series with the Calgary Flames. Hedberg, who had been shaky[12] as a backup, failed to impress head coach Marc Crawford in two appearances, and Auld claimed the starting role in Game 5, pushing Calgary the distance in the series, eventually losing in Game 7.[13]
Auld spent the 2004–05 NHL lockout back with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL, this time pairing with veteran netminder Wade Flaherty. Despite holding on to the starting role for much of the season, Flaherty took over as starter at the beginning of the Calder Cup playoffs, helping the team reach the third round.[14] Auld also appeared for Canada at the Spengler Cup in December 2004, carrying the team to a third-place finish.[15]
Auld returned to the NHL when play resumed for the 2005–06 season, initially as the backup to Cloutier. However, on November 20, 2005, Cloutier injured an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a collision with Mighty Ducks of Anaheim forward Rob Niedermayer.[16] The hope initially was that the injury would heal during the season, but on December 13, Cloutier opted for surgery, leaving Auld as Vancouver's starting goaltender.[17] He would not play in another game for the Moose, leaving the AHL team as its franchise leader in wins and shutouts.
As the Canucks' starter, Auld was reunited with former World Junior teammate Maxime Ouellet,
In June 2006, Auld was involved in a multi-player trade that sent him,
After an unsuccessful season with Florida, Auld signed a one-year contract with the
On July 1, 2008, Auld signed a two-year, $2 million deal with the
However, on February 27, 2010, Auld was claimed off re-entry waivers by the New York Rangers.[32] The Rangers had sought a veteran backup for Henrik Lundqvist after using two inexperienced goalies for the majority of the season.[33] An unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, on July 1, 2010, he signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens as backup to Carey Price, replacing Jaroslav Halák who had been traded to St. Louis.[34] He finished the season with a 6–2–2 record, a 2.64 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. Again an unrestricted free agent at season's end, on July 1, 2011, Auld re-joined the Ottawa Senators, signing a one-year, $1 million contract, replacing Curtis McElhinney as backup to Craig Anderson.[35]
On July 23, 2012, Auld left the NHL and signed as a free agent with Austrian club
International play
Auld first played for
Post-playing career
Auld became a broadcaster with Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver following his retirement, working weekend Canucks games for the station.[39]
Personal life
Auld was born in Cold Lake, Alberta, when his father was stationed out of CFB Cold Lake; however, he spent the majority of his adolescence in Thunder Bay, Ontario.[40] Auld's wife is celebrity handbag and jewellery designer Melanie Auld. The couple have two children together.[41][42] The couple splits their time between Vancouver and Thunder Bay.[43]
Career statistics
Regular season
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OT | MIN | GA | SO
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GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
1997–98 | Sturgeon Falls Lynx
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NOJHL | 11 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 611 | 46 | 0 | 4.52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1997–98 | North Bay Centennials | OHL | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 206 | 17 | 0 | 4.95 | .872 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
1998–99 | North Bay Centennials | OHL | 37 | 9 | 20 | 1 | — | 1894 | 106 | 1 | 3.36 | .899 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 170 | 10 | 0 | 3.53 | — | ||
1999–00 | North Bay Centennials | OHL | 55 | 21 | 26 | 6 | — | 3047 | 167 | 2 | 3.29 | .891 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 374 | 12 | 0 | 1.93 | .950 | ||
2000–01 | North Bay Centennials | OHL | 40 | 22 | 11 | 5 | — | 2319 | 98 | 1 | 2.54 | .917 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 240 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 | .883 | ||
2001–02 | Columbia Inferno | ECHL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 375 | 12 | 0 | 1.92 | .927 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 21 | 11 | 9 | 0 | — | 1104 | 65 | 1 | 3.53 | .881 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | ||
2001–02 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 60 | 2 | 0 | 2.00 | .909 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 37 | 15 | 19 | 3 | — | 2209 | 97 | 3 | 2.64 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 382 | 10 | 1 | 1.57 | .939 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | .800 | ||
2003–04 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 40 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | 2329 | 99 | 4 | 2.55 | .915 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 348 | 12 | 0 | 2.07 | .929 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 222 | 9 | 0 | 2.43 | .898 | ||
2004–05 | Manitoba Moose | AHL | 50 | 25 | 18 | 4 | — | 2763 | 118 | 2 | 2.56 | .909 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 128 | 7 | 0 | 3.29 | .860 | ||
2005–06 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 67 | 33 | 26 | — | 6 | 3859 | 189 | 0 | 2.94 | .902 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2006–07 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 27 | 7 | 13 | — | 5 | 1470 | 82 | 1 | 3.34 | .888 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 9 | 3 | 6 | — | 0 | 508 | 30 | 1 | 3.54 | .880 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 119 | 5 | 1 | 2.53 | .906 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 23 | 9 | 7 | — | 5 | 1213 | 47 | 2 | 2.32 | .919 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2008–09 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 43 | 16 | 18 | — | 7 | 2449 | 101 | 1 | 2.47 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 21 | 9 | 6 | — | 0 | 1181 | 59 | 0 | 3.00 | .894 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | New York Rangers | NHL | 3 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 119 | 5 | 0 | 2.53 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2010–11 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 16 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 749 | 33 | 0 | 2.64 | .914 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2011–12 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 14 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | 645 | 36 | 0 | 3.35 | .884 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2012–13 | EC Red Bull Salzburg | EBEL
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16 | — | — | — | — | 844 | 46 | 1 | 3.27 | .892 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 237 | 91 | 88 | 2 | 30 | 12,985 | 606 | 6 | 2.80 | .904 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 242 | 10 | 0 | 2.48 | .892 |
Awards and honours
- OHL Second All-Rookie Team - 1999
- OHL Third All-Star Team - 2001
- Cyclone Taylor Trophy (Vancouver Canucks MVP) - 2006
- Molson Cup (Vancouver Canucks three-star selection leader) - 2006
References
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- ^ Annelin, Tom (May 27, 2017). "Kings no stranger to Ontario bantam medals". The Chronicle Journal. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alex Auld". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Panthers Agree to Terms with G Alex Auld and C Stephen Weiss". Florida Panthers. July 19, 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alex Auld catches on with Coyotes". CBC Sports. August 13, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Cox, Damien (December 23, 2011). "Book Excerpt: Damien Cox describes how Canada's juniors took a much-prized bronze medal in the 2000 juniors in Sweden". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Boston Bruins Acquire Goaltender Alex Auld". Boston Bruins. December 6, 2007. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canucks recall Auld; reassign Moss to Moose" (Press release). Manitoba Moose. March 3, 2003. Retrieved June 22, 2023 – via Oursportscentral.com.
- ^ "Manitoba Moose roster for 2001–02 Season". Manitoba Moose. Archived from the original on December 11, 2006.
- ^ "Bertuzzi not yet ready to talk about goal-scoring title". ESPN. Associated Press. March 24, 2003. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Hedberg Heading Off To Be Goalie For Canucks Pittsburgh Goaltender Traded To Vancouver In Exchange For A Second-round Draft Pick". Times Leader. August 26, 2003. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ The Sports Forecaster 2005–06, p. 101
- ^ McIntyre, Gordon (February 22, 2011). "Alex Auld on the days before Luongo". The Province. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "The team of choice at Portage and Main". The Globe and Mail. May 18, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Alex Auld: Your questions, his answers" (Press release). Manitoba Moose. February 6, 2005. Archived from the original on November 16, 2006.
- ^ Cloutier's injury history Archived April 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "Canucks' Cloutier out for rest of regular season". ESPN. Associated Press. December 13, 2005. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Canucks trade for goalie, 3 defencemen". CBC Sports. March 9, 2006. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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- ^ a b "Canada Finishes Fourth at 2006 Men's World Hockey Championship After Losing to Finland in Bronze Medal Game". Hockey Canada. May 20, 2006. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Canucks Acquire Roberto Luongo, Lukas Krajicek & Sixth Round Pick In 2006 Draft From Florida In Exchange For Allen, Auld & Bertuzzi". Vancouver Canucks. Archived from the original on June 29, 2006.
- ^ "Auld Hospitalized". National Post. November 2, 2006. Archived from the original on January 11, 2016.
- ^ Paulson, Matt (August 13, 2007). "Coyotes sign backup goalie". East Valley Tribune. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved August 14, 2007.
- ^ "Bruins trade for Alex Auld". CBC Sports. December 6, 2007. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Auld regains confidence with Bruins". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. February 10, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Ottawa Senators Sign Goaltender Alex Auld to Two-Year Contract". The Hockey News. The Canadian Press. July 1, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- CBC. October 5, 2008. Archivedfrom the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved October 5, 2008.
- ^ a b "Senators place Gerber on waivers". Sportsnet. The Canadian Press. September 13, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Maple Leafs grab Gerber, Reitz off waiver wire". Sports Illustrated. March 4, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Stars acquire Auld, sign Fistric". Miami Herald. July 8, 2009. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
- ^ "Auld assigned to AHL's Texas Stars". ESPN. Associated Press. February 25, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Goaltender Auld claimed from Stars". New York Rangers. February 27, 2010. Retrieved February 27, 2010.
- ^ "Rangers Acquire Backup Goalie Alex Auld off Waivers from Dallas Stars". The Hockey News. The Canadian Press. February 27, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ LeBrun, Pierre (July 1, 2010). "Source: Auld signs with Canadiens". ESPN. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Yzerman, Chris (July 1, 2011). "Sens ink backup goalie Alex Auld". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "EBEL: NHL-Star Alex Auld neuer Torhüter der Red Bulls" (in German). July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on February 11, 2013. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
- ^ "Canadians turning heads". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. December 28, 2004. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "National Men's Team Finish in Third Place at the Spengler Cup". Hockey Canada. December 30, 2004. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Canucks and Sportsnet Announce 2018-19 Broadcast Schedule". Vancouver Canucks. August 27, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ Dunick, Leith (January 7, 2015). "Statistics prove it: Thunder Bay is pound-for-pound greatest hockey city". TBnewswatch.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Rowland, Sarah (March 11, 2014). "Melanie Auld follows jewellery design dreams". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "Updates". Melanie Auld Designs. September 29, 2011. Retrieved November 23, 2011.
- ^ Adami, Hugh (July 24, 2008). "'It has to be a team-first mentality,' Auld says". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on July 29, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2008.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
- Auld's biography at Hockeygoalies.org