(May 1, 1961- )
Born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Drafted 74th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft
Goaltender for the Quebec Nordiques (1981-87), Washington Capitals (1987-89) and the Buffalo Sabres (1989-92)

He frequently bounced around between the NHL and the minor leagues.
He was virtually unheard of among casual hockey fans until his on-ice freak accident.
His productivity declined dramatically following the accident.
He stubbornly refused to follow doctor's order's to rest and was back practicing four days following his surgery.
He struggled with alcoholism following his retirement from active play.

He overcame obsessive-compulsive disorder to pursue a hockey career.
He had a jugular vein in his throat sliced by a skate blade during a game (March 22, 1989).
Following his injury, the NHL made a policy for all goaltenders to wear throat protectors.
He got involved in the minor league coaching ranks following his retirement from active play.
He breeds emus on his farm outside Las Vegas.

Credit: Ricky

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