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| − | '''Marc-Andre Fleury''' is a professional ice hockey player in the [[National Hockey League]]. He currently plays goaltender for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. | + | '''Marc-Andre Fleury''' is a professional ice hockey player in the [[National Hockey League]]. He currently plays [[goaltender]] for the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]. |
| − | ==Early | + | ==Early career== |
Born in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Fleury played for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles during the 2000-2001 season. He won a silver medal with Team Canada in the World Junior Championships. He was drafted first overall in the 2003 [[NHL]] Entry Draft. | Born in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Fleury played for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles during the 2000-2001 season. He won a silver medal with Team Canada in the World Junior Championships. He was drafted first overall in the 2003 [[NHL]] Entry Draft. | ||
| − | ==Professional | + | ==Professional career== |
Fleury made his debut in the 2003-2004 season at 18 years old, making him the youngest goalie in the league. He recorded an impressive 46-save performance in his first start, and recorded his first win the next game. | Fleury made his debut in the 2003-2004 season at 18 years old, making him the youngest goalie in the league. He recorded an impressive 46-save performance in his first start, and recorded his first win the next game. | ||
NHL play was on hold for the 2004-2005 season due to a labor dispute. Fleury played for the Penguins [[AHL]] affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, putting up a 29-16-4 record and a .901 save percentage. He returned to the Penguins organization on October 10, 2005. | NHL play was on hold for the 2004-2005 season due to a labor dispute. Fleury played for the Penguins [[AHL]] affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, putting up a 29-16-4 record and a .901 save percentage. He returned to the Penguins organization on October 10, 2005. | ||
| − | Fleury has been somewhat injury prone, suffering a high ankle sprain in December | + | Fleury has been somewhat injury prone, suffering a high ankle sprain in December 2007. He did not return until early March. Midway through the 2008-2009 season, he suffered another "lower body injury" and was benched for nearly a month. He still remains the starting goaltender, despite poor numbers for the season. |
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Latest revision as of 05:51, July 12, 2016
Marc-Andre Fleury is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He currently plays goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Early career
Born in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Fleury played for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles during the 2000-2001 season. He won a silver medal with Team Canada in the World Junior Championships. He was drafted first overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Professional career
Fleury made his debut in the 2003-2004 season at 18 years old, making him the youngest goalie in the league. He recorded an impressive 46-save performance in his first start, and recorded his first win the next game.
NHL play was on hold for the 2004-2005 season due to a labor dispute. Fleury played for the Penguins AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, putting up a 29-16-4 record and a .901 save percentage. He returned to the Penguins organization on October 10, 2005.
Fleury has been somewhat injury prone, suffering a high ankle sprain in December 2007. He did not return until early March. Midway through the 2008-2009 season, he suffered another "lower body injury" and was benched for nearly a month. He still remains the starting goaltender, despite poor numbers for the season.
