Johan Hedberg

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BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Leksand, Sweden, May 5, 1973.
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HEIGHT: 5'11".
WEIGHT: 185 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 1 (Pittsburgh, Vancouver, Dallas, Sweden, Atlanta), 31 (Manitoba 2003-04).
CATCHES: Left.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"The Swedish goalkeeper was acquired prior to the March trade deadline almost as an afterthought. He ended up being the most important acquisition of the season. Hedberg vaulted into the postseason spotlight, registering a .911 save percentage and 2.30 goals-against average in 18 playoff contests. "Moose" makes spectacular saves look routine and plays with an overabundance of confidence. He must now prove he's for real. Hedberg will enter the season as the Penguins' No. 1 goaltender. He can't let his overnight success go to his head or he'll end up like Philadelphia's Brian Boucher (an overnight sensation two seasons ago) - on the bench." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 111)

"Despite his many doubters, Hedberg proved capable of becoming a true No. 1 goalkeeper with an outstanding 2001-02 campaign. "Moose" finished fifth in the league in shots faced last season in front of a mediocre Pens squad. Furthermore, he was at times dominant between the pipes, registering six shutouts on the year. Occasionally, Hedberg is prone to giving up a softy. However, his overall play has greatly exceeded Pittsburgh management's expectations. If the Penguins have playoff aspirations in 2002-03, they may have to give Hedberg even more ice time. Can he continue to withstand the heavy workload? Hedberg and Pens fans may find out soon." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 109)

"The man called 'Moose' was thought to be headed back to Europe for good, after a shaky stint with the Vancouver Canucks in 2003-04. Instead, he'll back up Marty Turco in Dallas. Hedberg didn't live up to expectations as a starter in Pittsburgh - after a whirlwind debut in 2001 - but he's a decent second stringer." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 101)


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REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   T  OL     GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
92-93 Leksand SWEDEN              10    600                     24   2.40
93-94 Leksand SWEDEN              17   1020                     48   2.82                    0
94-95 Leksand SWEDEN              17    986                     58   3.53                    1
95-96 Leksand SWEDEN              34   2013                     95   2.83
96-97 Leksand SWEDEN              38   2260                     95   2.52                    3
97-98 Baton Rouge Kingfish ECHL    2    100   1   1   0          7   4.20      58   .879     0   0   0     2    34.80  937.31
      Detroit Vipers IHL          16    726   7   2   2         32   2.64     318   .899     1   0   0     6    26.28  943.17
      Manitoba Moose IHL          14    745   8   4   1         32   2.58     411   .922     1   0   0     6    33.10  977.31
98-99 Leksand SWEDEN              48   2940                    140   2.86                    0
      Sweden WORLD                 1      0   0   0   0          0   0.00       0    ---     0
99-00 Kentucky Thoroughblades AHL 33   1973  18   9   5         88   2.68    1056   .917     3   0   4     6    32.11  970.19
00-01 Manitoba Moose IHL          46   2697  23  13   7        115   2.56    1308   .912     1   0   1    10    29.10  960.58
      Pittsburgh Penguins NHL      9    545   7   1   1         24   2.64     253   .905     0   0   0     0    27.85  951.56
01-02 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL     66   3877  25  34   7        178   2.75    1851   .904     6   0   1    22    28.65  951.58
      Sweden OLYMPICS              1     60   1   0   0          1   1.00      20   .950     0   0   0     0    20.00  983.33
02-03 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL     41   2410  14  22   4        126   3.14    1197   .895     1   0   2    18
03-04 Vancouver Canucks NHL       21   1098   8   6   2         46   2.51     459   .900     3   0   0    10
      Manitoba Moose AHL           2    125   0   2   0          9   4.32      77   .883     0   0   0     2
04-05 Leksands IF SWEDEN-2        21   1274                     45   2.12                    1   0   0     2
05-06 Dallas Stars NHL            19   1079  12   4       1     48   2.67     472   .898     0   0   2     6
06-07 Atlanta Thrashers NHL       21   1057   9   4       2     51   2.89     500   .898     0   0   1     6
SIX (6) NHL SEASONS              177  10066  75  71  14   3    473   2.82    4732  0.900    10   0   6    62

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Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
95-96 Leksand SWEDEN               4    240           13   3.25
96-97 Leksand SWEDEN               4    581           18   1.86                    1
97-98 Manitoba Moose IHL           2    106   0   2    6   3.40                    0   0   0     0
98-99 Leksand SWEDEN               4    255           15   3.53                    0
99-00 Kentucky Thoroughblades AHL  5    311   3   2   10   1.93                    1   0   0     2
00-01 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL     18   1123   9   9   43   2.30     482   .911     2   0   0     0
03-04 Vancouver Canucks NHL        2     98   1   1    4   2.45      51   .922     0   0   0     0
06-07 Atlanta Thrashers NHL        2    117   0   2    5   2.56      69   .928     0   0   0     0
THREE (3) NHL POSTSEASONS         22   1338  10  12   52   2.33     602  0.914     2   0   0     0

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