John Vanbiesbrouck

John Vanbiesbrouck is an American professional ice hockey executive and former player. A goaltender as a player, Vanbiesbrouck played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Vanbiesbrouck began playing with the Rangers in the 1984-85 season. He won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender and was named a First Team NHL All-Star the following season. After playing in parts of 11 seasons with the Rangers, he was selected in the 1993 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers. In Florida, Vanbiesbrouck was a three-time All-Star and led the Panthers to their first and only Stanley Cup Finals appearance, in 1996. While in Florida, he recorded his 300th career victory, becoming the 15th goaltender and only the second American goalie in NHL history to do so. Vanbiesbrouck has represented the United States on several occasions. He played in the four IIHF World Championships. He also played in two Canada Cup tournaments, registering the lowest goals against average (GAA) in 1987 and was a back-up goaltender during the Americans' second-place finish in 1991. He represented Team USA for the final time in 1998, serving as the back-up on the Olympic ice hockey team. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007.