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Bishop with the Tampa Bay Lightning in October 2013
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| Born | November 21, 1986 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | ||
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | St. Louis Blues Ottawa Senators Tampa Bay Lightning Los Angeles Kings Dallas Stars |
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| National team |  United States |
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| NHL Draft | 85th overall, 2005 St. Louis Blues |
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| Playing career | 2008–2021 | ||
Ben Bishop, born on November 21, 1986, is a retired American professional ice hockey goalie. He played for several teams in the NHL, including the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars.
He was nicknamed "Big Ben" because he's super tall! At 6 feet 7 inches, he's one of the tallest goalies ever in the NHL. Ben was also nominated three times for the Vezina Trophy, which is given to the NHL's best goalie.
Playing Career
Early Days on the Ice
Even though Ben Bishop was born in Denver, Colorado, he grew up in St. Louis. There, he started playing minor ice hockey for local teams like the Kirkwood Stars. He even played in a big tournament called the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
When he was eight, Ben switched from playing forward to becoming a goalie. He went to Chaminade College Preparatory School in St. Louis. He played high school hockey with future NHL players Chris Butler and Paul Stastny. Later, he moved to Frisco, Texas, and finished high school before going to the University of Maine.
In the 2004–05 season, Ben played for the Texas Tornado in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). He had an amazing record of 35 wins and helped his team win their second championship in a row. He was even named to the NAHL All-Rookie Team!
Ben then played college hockey for the University of Maine. In his first year (2005–06), he had 21 wins. He helped the Black Bears reach the "Frozen Four" (the national semi-finals) in both 2006 and 2007.
Starting in the NHL: St. Louis Blues (2008–2012)
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The St. Louis Blues picked Ben Bishop in the 2005 NHL draft. He was the 85th player chosen overall. In 2008, he signed with the Blues and started playing for their minor league team, the Peoria Rivermen.
Ben made his NHL debut for the Blues on October 24, 2008. He played in six games that season. In 2011, he got his first NHL "shutout" (meaning he didn't let any goals in) against the Edmonton Oilers. He stopped all 39 shots!
Moving to Ottawa (2012–2013)
In February 2012, Ben was traded to the Ottawa Senators. He was one of the best goalies in the minor league (AHL) at the time. He quickly became an important player for the Senators.
During the 2012–13 season, Ben continued to play well. He was even named one of the NHL's "Three Stars of the Week" in February 2013.
Becoming a Star: Tampa Bay Lightning (2013–2017)
On April 3, 2013, Ben was traded again, this time to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He quickly showed how good he was, getting a shutout in his very first game with the team. He signed a two-year contract extension soon after.
The 2013–14 season was a huge year for Ben. He became the Lightning's main goalie and set new team records for wins (37), save percentage, and goals against average. He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie, finishing third in the voting.
In the 2014–15 season, Ben continued to break records. He got his 38th and then 40th win of the season, setting a new personal and team record. He made his Stanley Cup playoff debut and helped the Lightning reach the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals. During the Finals, he played through a tough groin injury.
In October 2015, Ben became the Lightning's all-time leader in regular season wins. He also reached 100 career NHL wins. In January 2016, he was chosen for his first NHL All-Star Game. He also became the first Lightning goalie to get 100 wins for the team.
Ben set another team record in March 2016 for most shutouts in Lightning history. He was again a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, finishing as runner-up. In October 2016, he became the Lightning's all-time leader in saves.
Short Stops: Los Angeles Kings (2017)
In February 2017, Ben was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He played in seven games for them, helping to back up their main goalie, Jonathan Quick.
Final Years: Dallas Stars (2017–2021)
In May 2017, Ben's contract rights were traded to the Dallas Stars. He then signed a six-year contract with them.
In March 2019, Ben set a new Stars franchise record for the longest shutout streak. He was playing incredibly well that season.
In the 2019–20 season, Ben helped the Stars reach the 2020 Stanley Cup Finals. However, he was dealing with injuries and didn't play much in the playoffs. The Stars ended up losing to his former team, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Ben had surgery on his knee and missed the rest of the 2020–21 season. He tried to come back in the 2021–22 season, even playing one game in the minor league. But his knee injury was too severe, and he officially retired from professional hockey in December 2021.
International Play
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| Men's ice hockey | ||
| Representing United States |
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| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2013 Stockholm/Helsinki | |
Ben Bishop also played for Team USA. He won a bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship. He was also named to the roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Personal Life
Ben Bishop's parents are Ben Bishop Jr. and Cindy Bishop. His grandfather, Ben Bishop Sr., was a professional tennis player who even played in the US Open.
Ben's high school, Chaminade High School, honored him by retiring his jersey number. He is married to Andrea, and they have two sons, Benjamin IV and James Andrew.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | ||
| 2004–05 | Texas Tornado | NAHL | 45 | 35 | 8 | 2 | 2577 | 83 | 5 | 1.93 | .920 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 660 | 30 | 0 | 2.73 | .891 | ||
| 2005–06 | University of Maine | HE | 31 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 1728 | 64 | 0 | 2.22 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | University of Maine | HE | 34 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 1907 | 68 | 3 | 2.14 | .923 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | University of Maine | HE | 34 | 13 | 18 | 3 | 1972 | 80 | 2 | 2.43 | .920 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 302 | 12 | 0 | 2.38 | .908 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 33 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 1898 | 89 | 1 | 2.81 | .897 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 245 | 12 | 1 | 2.94 | .893 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 48 | 23 | 18 | 4 | 2793 | 129 | 0 | 2.77 | .901 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 35 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 2043 | 87 | 2 | 2.55 | .914 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 2.04 | .895 | ||
| 2010–11 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 369 | 17 | 1 | 2.76 | .899 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 38 | 24 | 14 | 0 | 2258 | 85 | 6 | 2.26 | .928 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 179 | 7 | 0 | 2.35 | .944 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 532 | 22 | 0 | 2.48 | .909 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 787 | 34 | 0 | 2.59 | .928 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 758 | 31 | 1 | 2.45 | .922 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 502 | 25 | 1 | 2.99 | .917 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 63 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 3586 | 133 | 5 | 2.23 | .924 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2014–15 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 62 | 40 | 13 | 5 | 3519 | 136 | 4 | 2.32 | .916 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 1459 | 53 | 3 | 2.18 | .921 | ||
| 2015–16 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 61 | 35 | 21 | 4 | 3585 | 123 | 6 | 2.06 | .926 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 582 | 18 | 2 | 1.86 | .939 | ||
| 2016–17 | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 32 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1813 | 77 | 1 | 2.55 | .911 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2016–17 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 412 | 17 | 0 | 2.49 | .900 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2017–18 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 53 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 2887 | 120 | 5 | 2.49 | .916 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 46 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 2638 | 87 | 7 | 1.98 | .934 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 811 | 30 | 0 | 2.22 | .933 | ||
| 2019–20 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 44 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 2474 | 103 | 2 | 2.50 | .920 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 133 | 12 | 0 | 5.41 | .844 | ||
| 2021–22 | Texas Stars | AHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 8 | 0 | 8.20 | .765 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 413 | 222 | 128 | 36 | 23,317 | 903 | 33 | 2.32 | .921 | 52 | 29 | 21 | 2,985 | 113 | 5 | 2.27 | .924 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
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| 2010 | United States | WC | 13th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 | |
| 2013 | United States | WC |  |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 297 | 14 | 0 | 2.83 | .876 | |
| 2016 | United States | WCH | 7th | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 6.00 | .800 | |
| Senior totals | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 357 | 18 | 0 | 3.03 | .870 | ||||
Awards and Honors
| Award | Year | |
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| NAHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2005 | |
| All-Rookie Team | 2005 | |
| Champions (Texas Tornado) | 2005 | |
| College | ||
| HE All-Rookie Team | 2006 | |
| HE All-Academic Team | 2007, 2008 | |
| HE All-Second Team | 2008 | |
| AHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2012 | |
| Second All-Star team | 2012 | |
| NHL | ||
| All-Star Game | 2016 | |
| Second All-Star team | 2016, 2019 | |
