Jimmy Howard

Jimmy Howard is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played his entire NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings.

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Profession :

Hockey Player

Birthday :

March 26, 1984

Age :

40

Jimmy Howard, an American former professional ice hockey goaltender, played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL) for a decade. Throughout his career, Howard achieved numerous milestones, such as being named an NHL All-Star, winning an Olympic silver medal, and participating in the 2009 Winter Classics and Stanley Cup playoffs. He also represented Team USA in various international tournaments and received the Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Good Guy Award in 2013.

In 2023, Howard retired from professional ice hockey and now serves as a Detroit Red Wings studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit. He spent his entire NHL career with the Red Wings, who drafted him in 2003, and ranks third on the team’s all-time list for games played and wins for a goaltender. Howard completed his career with a 246-196-70 record, a .912 save percentage, and a 2.62 goals-against average in 543 games.

During the 2009-2010 season, Howard notably achieved a 37-15-10 record, a .924 save percentage, and 23.06 goals saved above average (GSAA). He also played for Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Despite being part of a team with a struggling defense, Howard was known for his consistent performance as a goaltender.

Early in his career with the Red Wings, Howard worked as a bartender at a local Detroit establishment called Mr. B’s Pub. This job allowed him to connect with fans and better understand the community. He often donated his tips to charity, demonstrating his dedication to giving back to the community.