Jimmy Howard
Jimmy Howard | |||
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![]() Howard with the Detroit Red Wings in 2010 | |||
Born |
Ogdensburg, New York, U.S. | March 26, 1984||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Left | ||
Played for | Detroit Red Wings | ||
National team |
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NHL draft |
64th overall, 2003 Detroit Red Wings | ||
Playing career | 2005–2020 |
James Russell Howard III (born March 26, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender and currently a Detroit Red Wings studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit. He spent his entire National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Detroit Red Wings, by whom he was drafted in 2003.
Playing career
Junior
Howard began his junior career playing for the
Professional
Beginning with the 2005–06 season, Howard began his career in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins where he was occasionally called up to play for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. He became the only NHL goalie to face a penalty shot in each of his first two games.[6] Howard's inaugural season in the AHL became what is still one of his best in professional ice hockey. During this season he set many personal records as well as franchise records, including being the first Griffin named to the AHL's All-Rookie Team and helping establish the Griffins franchise win streak record of 12.[2]
He was in net for the Red Wings four times in the 2005–06 season posting a 1–2–0 record, a GAA of 2.99 and a save percentage of .904. In the 2007–08 season during the month of February, Howard was in net for the Red Wings an additional four times, and called up once during the 2008–09 season, bringing his total NHL games played to 9.
Howard only played four games in the 2007–08 regular season and therefore did not qualify to have his name engraved on the cup. However, he was included in the 2008 Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup picture, given the Cup for a day,[7] and awarded a Stanley Cup ring by the Red Wings' management. With the retirement of Red Wings goaltender Dominik Hašek in June 2008, Howard was expected to compete with Ty Conklin for the position beside Chris Osgood for the 2008–09 NHL season, despite Conklin's noticeable advantages in terms of experience and contract. Although Howard did not earn a permanent spot on the Red Wings roster for the 2008–09 season, he was expected to make the roster in the near future.
Howard's roster spot turned official during 2009 off-season when Detroit did not offer Conklin a new contract,[8] instead electing to promote Howard to Osgood's full-time backup. He recorded his first win of the 2009–10 season on October 27 in relief of Chris Osgood against the Vancouver Canucks, making 20 saves. On December 17, 2009, Howard recorded his first career shutout in a 3–0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Howard won the starting position mid-season after Osgood struggled, much earlier then expected. Howard finished the 2009–10 season with excellent stats, ranking him in the top 5 in GAA and Save %, and finishing with a 37–15–10 record and a nomination for the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Howard gained more fame in the March 22, 2010 game against the Pittsburgh Penguins when he grabbed Sidney Crosby from behind and put his glove in Crosby's face, after Crosby repeatedly cross-checked Howard's teammate Henrik Zetterberg.
On April 14, 2010, Howard played in his first NHL playoff game, a 3–2 loss to the
Howard recorded a 21 save shutout in Detroit's season opener against the Anaheim Ducks to kick off the 2010–11 NHL season. On February 28, 2011, Howard signed a two-year contract extension with the Red Wings worth $2.25 million per season.[9] The Red Wings lost in seven games to the San Jose Sharks in the 2nd round of the playoffs.[10]
On January 23, 2012, in the Red Wings' 49th game, Howard recorded his 30th win of the season, before the All-Star break.[11] The win was Detroit's 17th consecutive home victory and kept them in first place in the standings. Howard would win only five more games after the All-Star break, because of a broken finger on his stick hand suffered on February 3, 2012, that made him miss eight games, and a reoccurring groin injury later in the season that scratched him in seven other games.[12]
During the lockout-shortened 2012–13 NHL season, Howard recorded a 21–13–7 record as the Red Wings eventually clinched their 22nd consecutive playoff berth. On April 16, 2013, Howard signed a six-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Red Wings.[13]
During the
On April 6, 2016, Howard recorded his 22nd shutout victory as a Red Wing against the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3–0 game at Joe Louis Arena moving him to fourth in franchise history.
On December 20, 2016, Howard acquired a right knee sprain. Opposing starting goalkeeper Ben Bishop was also injured during the game. Howard was assigned to the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins on February 4, 2017 for a conditioning assignment, but was eventually called back up to the NHL. Ultimately, Howard played in 26 NHL games, going 10–11–1 with a 2.10 GAA, and a .927 SV%, and in 4 AHL games, going 3–1 with a 2.11 GAA, and a .920 SV%
On October 5, 2017, Howard recorded his 200th career NHL win in a victory over the Minnesota Wild in the season opening game at Little Caesars Arena.[17] On February 14, 2019, Howard appeared in his 500th career NHL game, becoming the third Red Wings goalie to reach the milestone, following Terry Sawchuk and Chris Osgood. He also became the 71st in NHL history and eighth American-born goalie to reach the milestone.[18] On March 20, the Red Wings signed Howard to a one-year contract extension.[19]
On October 1, 2020, the Red Wings announced that the team would not re-sign Howard for the 2020–21 season.[20] On January 28, 2021, Howard announced his retirement.[21]
Post-playing career
In September 2022 it was announced that Howard was hired as Red Wings studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit during the 2022–23 season.[22]
International play
Medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
World U18 Championships | ||
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2002 Slovakia |
In April 2002, Howard was first selected to play for the United States in the 2002 IIHF World U18 Championships in Slovakia. Playing in six tournament games, he led his team to a gold medal.[2] He made his Senior international debut representing the United States at the 2012 World Championships, collecting five wins in seven games despite finishing in 7th place.
Howard was named to the Team USA squad for the 2014 Winter Olympics, as the country's third choice goaltender. He did not feature in a game throughout the tournament.
Howard represented the United States at the 2017 World Championships, where he posted a 4–2 record, with a 1.86 GAA.
Records
- Holds shutouts, goals against averageand save percentage (single season and career).
- Was awarded a Legislative Sentiment by former State Representative Chris Greeleyin July 2011, for his success as both a college and professional hockey player, and his work with kids' hockey programs.
Personal life
He is married to Rachel Howard, and has three sons and a daughter.[23][24]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season
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Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
1999–00 | Westport Rideaus
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EOJHL
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22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2000–01 | Kanata Valley Lasers
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CJHL | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3.69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | US NTDP Juniors | USHL | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | 425 | 14 | 0 | 1.98 | .927 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | US NTDP U18 | NAHL | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 381 | 25 | 0 | 3.93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2001–02 | US NTDP U18 | USDP | 19 | 15 | 4 | 1 | — | 1170 | 37 | 4 | 1.90 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2002–03 | University of Maine | HE | 21 | 14 | 6 | 0 | — | 1,151 | 47 | 3 | 2.45 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2003–04 | University of Maine | HE | 22 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | 1,364 | 27 | 6 | 1.19 | .956 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2004–05 | University of Maine | HE | 39 | 19 | 13 | 7 | — | 2,310 | 74 | 6 | 1.92 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2005–06 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 38 | 27 | 6 | — | 2 | 2,141 | 92 | 2 | 2.58 | .910 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 763 | 44 | 0 | 3.46 | .885 | ||
2005–06 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | — | 0 | 200 | 10 | 0 | 2.98 | .904 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2006–07 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 49 | 21 | 21 | — | 3 | 2,776 | 125 | 6 | 2.70 | .911 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 434 | 14 | 0 | 1.93 | .927 | ||
2007–08 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 54 | 21 | 28 | — | 2 | 3,097 | 146 | 2 | 2.83 | .907 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2007–08 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 4 | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 197 | 7 | 0 | 2.13 | .926 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2008–09 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 45 | 21 | 18 | — | 4 | 2,644 | 112 | 4 | 2.54 | .916 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 598 | 24 | 0 | 2.41 | .900 | ||
2008–09 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 4.10 | .857 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2009–10 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 63 | 37 | 15 | — | 10 | 3,740 | 141 | 3 | 2.26 | .924 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 720 | 33 | 1 | 2.75 | .915 | ||
2010–11 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 63 | 37 | 17 | — | 5 | 3,615 | 168 | 2 | 2.79 | .908 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 673 | 28 | 0 | 2.50 | .923 | ||
2011–12 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 57 | 35 | 17 | — | 4 | 3,360 | 119 | 6 | 2.13 | .920 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 295 | 13 | 0 | 2.64 | .888 | ||
2012–13 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 42 | 21 | 13 | — | 7 | 2,446 | 87 | 5 | 2.13 | .923 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 859 | 35 | 1 | 2.44 | .924 | ||
2013–14 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 51 | 21 | 19 | — | 11 | 3,004 | 133 | 2 | 2.66 | .910 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 178 | 6 | 1 | 2.02 | .931 | ||
2014–15 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 53 | 23 | 13 | — | 11 | 2,971 | 121 | 2 | 2.44 | .910 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | .917 | ||
2015–16 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 37 | 14 | 14 | — | 5 | 1,974 | 92 | 2 | 2.80 | .906 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 118 | 7 | 0 | 3.59 | .891 | ||
2016–17 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 26 | 10 | 11 | — | 1 | 1,397 | 49 | 1 | 2.10 | .927 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2016–17 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 0 | 227 | 8 | 1 | 2.11 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 60 | 22 | 27 | — | 9 | 3,368 | 160 | 1 | 2.85 | .910 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 55 | 23 | 22 | — | 5 | 3,053 | 156 | 0 | 3.07 | .909 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 27 | 2 | 23 | — | 2 | 1,372 | 96 | 0 | 4.20 | .882 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 124 | 5 | 0 | 2.42 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
NHL totals | 543 | 246 | 196 | — | 70 | 30,755 | 1,343 | 24 | 2.62 | .912 | 48 | 21 | 26 | 2,864 | 123 | 3 | 2.58 | .918 |
International
Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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2002 | United States
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WJC18 | ![]() |
6 | 360 | 8 | 1 | 1.33 | .954 | ||||
2003 | United States | WJC
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4th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 0 | 6.08 | .800 | |
2012 | United States | WC | 7th | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 421 | 17 | 1 | 2.42 | .911 | |
2014 | United States | OG | 4th | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
2017 | United States | WC | 5th | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | 355 | 11 | 1 | 1.86 | .920 | |
Junior totals | 9 | — | — | — | 439 | 16 | 1 | 2.19 | — | ||||
Senior totals | 13 | 9 | 4 | — | 776 | 28 | 2 | 2.16 | .915 |
Awards and honors
Award | Year | |
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College
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HE All-Rookie Team | 2003 | |
HE Rookie of the Year | 2003 | |
HE First All-Star Team | 2004 | |
AHCA East Second All-American Team | 2004 | |
Hockey East All-Tournament Team | 2004
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Tournament MVP | 2004 | |
HE Goaltender of the Year | 2004 | |
AHL | ||
All-Rookie Team | 2006 | [26] |
All-Star Game
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2008 | |
NHL | ||
NHL All-Rookie Team | 2010 | |
NHL All-Star | 2019
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International | ||
Top 3 player on Team | 2012
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*injured, did not play
References
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- ^ a b c "#33 Jimmy Howard". griffinshockey.com. 2009. Retrieved May 6, 2009.
- ^ "Jimmy Howard". goblackbears.cstv.com. 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ "NCAA 2017-2018 Record Book" (PDF). NCAA.org. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
- ^ Lynch, Chris (March 28, 2022). "Wolverines Survive Bobcat Push, Clinch Frozen Four Bid". insidehockey.com. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "Jimmy Howard". NHL.com. 2005. Archived from the original on May 20, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2009.
- ^ "Stanley Cup Journal". hhof.com. 2008. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
- ^ "Conklin out, Howard in as Red Wings backup goalie | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "Howard gets two-year extension — Detroit Red Wings — News". Redwings.nhl.com. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
- ^ CBSSports.com wire reportsMay 12, 2011 (May 12, 2011). "NHL Recap — Detroit Red Wings at San Jose Sharks — May 12, 2011". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Howard notches 30th win of season with Red Wings". National Hockey League. January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ^ "Jimmy Howard player profile". The Sports Network. May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "Red Wings, goaltender Jimmy Howard agree to six-year, $31.8M deal". NHL. April 16, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
- MLive. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ "Howard carted off ice with groin injury". Detroit Red Wings. January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ Peterson, Craig (May 1, 2015). "A tale of two halves for Wings and Howard". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ^ Sipple, George (October 6, 2017). "Detroit Red Wings' Jimmy Howard earns 200th win of career in opener". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
- ^ Wakiji, Dana (February 14, 2019). "Notes: Howard to hit major milestone, joining elite Wings company". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ Kujawa, Kyle (March 20, 2019). "Red Wings sign Jimmy Howard to one-year extension". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Whitaker, Michael (October 8, 2020). "Jimmy Howard, who won't return to Red Wings, posts emotional message to fans". Detroit Sports Nation. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
- ^ "Longtime Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard announces retirement after 14 seasons". ESPN.com. January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Hernandez, Adam (September 29, 2022). "Jimmy Howard joins Red Wings Bally Sports broadcast team for 2022-23". themajors.net. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ Fenech, Anthony (October 27, 2011). "Red Wings' Jimmy Howard watched Tuesday's loss with newborn son". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 11, 2011.
- ^ "Family makes all-star selection special for Howard". January 8, 2019.
- ^ "2013-14 Hockey East Media Guide". Hockey East. Retrieved May 19, 2014.
- ^ "2005–06 AHL All-Rookie Team announced". TheAHL.com. 2006. Archived from the original on June 1, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2007.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database