GOALTENDER BIOGRAPHIES

The following is a list of all goaltenders who have biographies on this page. NOTE: the "concise descriptions" of each goaltender is intended to sum up a goaltender in a few words. These may be out-of-date, simply due to the large number of bio pages on this site - if you see anything, please contact me at norrisdt@colorado.edu. Thanks.

Active players are in bold. Hall-of-Famers are in red.


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Andre Racicot ("Red Light" backed up Roy in Montreal before bouncing between leagues)
Bruce Racine (Holds NHL record for most games appeared in without starting any)
Jean-Francois Racine (Toronto Maple Leafs prospect)
Cap Raeder (Had fantastic run for Whalers in 1976 playoffs)
Martins Raitums (Latvian netminder in 2006 Worlds)
Jamie Ram (Finished one game for Rangers in 1996)
Karri Ramo (Tampa Bay Lightning prospect)
Bill Ranford (One of Canada's best international goaltenders)
Tuukka Rask (Boston Bruins prospect)
Noora Raty (Finnish goaltender in 2006 Olympics (women))
Andrew Raycroft (Colorado Avalanche goaltender)
Alain Raymond (Quality IHL 'tender never got chance with Caps)
Chuck Rayner (Won Hart Trophy in 1950 despite sub-0.500 record)
Daryl Reaugh (Took 1984 Blazers to Memorial Cup, now in broadcasting)
Pokey Reddick (Small in stature, but big in saves. Now with Frankfurt in Germany)
Stan Reddick (Slovenian goaltender in international competitions)
Greg Redquest (Penguins prospect in late 1970s)
Dave Reece (Was goaltender of record for all of Darryl Sittler's record ten-point night)
Jeff Reese (Holds National Hockey League record for goaltenders with three assists in one game)
Kevin Regan (Boston Bruins prospect)
Scott Reid (Nashville Predators prospect)
Chico Resch (Won Cup with 1980 Islanders before being dealt to Rockies)
Steve Rexe (Number two selection in 1967 draft topped out at AHL level)
Herb Rheaume (Played one season for Canadiens before returning to star in Can-Am league)
Manon Rheaume (One of the female pioneers of professional hockey)
Damian Rhodes (Atlanta Thrashers goaltender)
Nick Ricci (Pens tender in early 1980s later became OHL owner)
Terry Richardson (Never got a chance in bigs, but played well in minors)
Mike Richter (Played prominent role in bringing Stanley Cup back to Manhattan)
Rolf Ridderwall (Swedish standout in 1980s international competitions)
Curt Ridley (1970s big-leaguer best known for split-duty role in Vancouver)
Vincent Riendeau (Former NHLer back in North America as goaltender coach)
Dennis Riggin (Edmonton stalwart in late 1950s had two cups of coffee with Red Wings)
Pat Riggin (Led NHL in shutouts, shared Jennings Trophy in 1983-84)
Juuso Riksman (St. Louis Blues prospect)
Bob Ring (Injury sub for Eddie Johnston in 1965)
Pekka Rinne (Nashville Predators prospect)
Fern Rivard (One of early North Stars netminders)
John Ross Roach (Won Cup in 1922, played fourteen NHL seasons)
Moe Roberts (Best known for long career with IHL Cleveland)
Earl Robertson (Goaltender for Stanley Cup-winning 1937 Detroit Red Wings)
Michel Robinson (Nashville Predators prospect)
Chris Rogles (Clarkson grad now competing in Germany)
Patrick Rolland (French goaltender in 2002 Olympics)
Al Rollins (Won Cup and Vezina in 1951, Hart in 1954)
Dwayne Roloson (Edmonton Oilers goaltender)
Roberto Romano (Had two NHL lives seven years apart, played in Italy in the meantime)
Mike Rosati (Ontario league netminder has spent most of career in Italy and Germany)
Lance Rosenberg (First ACHA alum to dress for an AHL game?)
Dave Ross (Seattle goaltender of early 1980s)
Dominic Roussel (Last with Oilers, now looking for work)
Patrick Roy ("Saint Patrick" is NHL's all-time win leader, has three Conn Smythes)
Cody Rudkowsky (St. Louis Blues prospect)
Bill Ruggiero (San Jose Sharks prospect)
Pat Rupp (United States goaltender in 1964 and 1968 Olympics)
Jim Rutherford (Three stints with Red Wings separated by trips to LA, Pittsburgh, Toronto)
Wayne Rutledge (Member of inaugural Kings spent six seasons in World league)
Evgeni Ryabchikov (Bruins' first-rounder in 1994 never panned out in NHL)
Pavol Rybar (Slovakian netminder in 2002 Olympics)