Former Black Bear Jimmy Howard Olympic Bound [VIDEO]
Just minutes after losing in the NHL Winter Classic Game, former UMaine goalie Jimmy Howard got the good news he wanted to hear - he's a member of the USA Olympic hockey team headed for Sochi, Russia next month. The Winter Olympics will be held February 13th throughout 23rd, with the U.S. Hockey team's first game happening on Thursday, the 13th at 7:30am Eastern time.
Howard played for the Maine Black Bear hockey team between 2002 and 2005. He is in his fifth season playing professional hockey for the Detriot Red Wings.
Name | Position | Height | Weight | Birthdate | S/C | Hometown | Current Team |
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Jimmy Howard | G | 6-0 | 218 | 1984-03-26 | L | Syracuse, N.Y. | Detroit Red Wings |
Ryan Miller | G | 6-2 | 175 | 1980-07-17 | L | East Lansing, Mich. | Buffalo Sabres |
Jonathan Quick | G | 6-1 | 218 | 1986-01-21 | L | Milford, Conn. | Los Angeles Kings |
John Carlson | D | 6-3 | 212 | 1990-01-10 | R | Colonia, N.J. | Washington Capitals |
Justin Faulk | D | 6-0 | 215 | 1992-03-20 | R | South St. Paul, Minn. | Carolina Hurricanes |
Cam Fowler | D | 6-1 | 196 | 1991-03-05 | L | Farmington Hills, Mich. | Anaheim Ducks |
Paul Martin | D | 6-1 | 200 | 1981-03-05 | L | Elk River, Minn. | Pittsburgh Penguins |
Ryan McDonagh | D | 6-1 | 213 | 1989-06-13 | L | St. Paul, Minn. | New York Rangers |
Brooks Orpik | D | 6-2 | 219 | 1980-09-26 | L | Amherst, N.Y. | Pittsburgh Penguins |
Kevin Shattenkirk | D | 5-11 | 207 | 1989-01-29 | R | Greenwich, Conn. | St. Louis Blues |
Ryan Suter | D | 6-1 | 198 | 1985-01-21 | L | Madison, Wis. | Minnesota Wild |
David Backes | F | 6-3 | 221 | 1984-05-01 | R | Minneapolis, Minn. | St. Louis Blues |
Dustin Brown | F | 6-1 | 212 | 1984-11-04 | L | Ithaca, N.Y. | Los Angeles Kings |
Ryan Callahan | F | 5-11 | 180 | 1985-03-21 | R | Rochester, N.Y. | New York Rangers |
Patrick Kane | F | 5-11 | 181 | 1988-11-19 | L | Buffalo, N.Y. | Chicago Blackhawks |
Ryan Kesler | F | 6-2 | 202 | 1984-08-31 | R | Livonia, Mich. | Vancouver Canucks |
Phil Kessel | F | 6-1 | 202 | 1987-10-02 | R | Madison, Wis. | Toronto Maple Leafs |
T.J. Oshie | F | 5-11 | 189 | 1986-12-23 | R | Warroad, Minn. | St. Louis Blues |
Max Pacioretty | F | 6-2 | 219 | 1988-11-20 | L | New Canaan, Conn. | Montreal Canadiens |
Zach Parise | F | 5-11 | 190 | 1984-07-28 | L | Minneapolis, Minn. | Minnesota Wild |
Joe Pavelski | F | 5-11 | 190 | 1984-07-11 | R | Plover, Wis. | San Jose Sharks |
Paul Stastny | F | 6-1 | 205 | 1985-12-27 | L | St. Louis, Mo. | Colorado Avalanche |
Derek Stepan | F | 6-1 | 196 | 1990-06-18 | R | Hastings, Minn. | New York Rangers |
James van Riemsdyk | F | 6-3 | 200 | 1989-05-04 | L | Middletown, N.J. | Toronto Maple Leafs |
Blake Wheeler | F | 6-5 | 205 | 1986-08-31 | R | Robbinsdale, Minn. | Winnipeg Jets |