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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 November 21, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for several teams in the NHL, including the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars.
People called him "Big Ben" because he was very tall. At 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), he is one of the tallest goalies ever in the NHL. Ben Bishop was also nominated three times for the Vezina Trophy. This award goes to the NHL's best goaltender each year.
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Ben Bishop's Hockey Journey
Starting Out in Hockey
Ben Bishop was born in Denver, Colorado. But he grew up in St. Louis, where he started playing ice hockey. He played as a forward until he was eight years old. Then, he switched to being a goaltender.
He played for the Kirkwood Stars and the St. Louis Junior Blues. He even played in a big youth tournament in Quebec in 2000. Later, he moved to Frisco, Texas, and finished high school there. After that, he went to the University of Maine to play college hockey.
Playing for the Texas Tornado
In the 2004–05 season, Bishop played for the Texas Tornado in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). He had a great season, winning 35 games and having 5 shutouts. A shutout means the goalie stops every shot and doesn't let the other team score.
He helped the Texas Tornado win their second championship in a row. Bishop was also named to the NAHL All-Rookie Team.
College Hockey at the University of Maine
Bishop played for the University of Maine from 2005 to 2008. In his first year, he won 21 games. He even helped his team reach the "Frozen Four" in 2006 and 2007. The Frozen Four is the final round of the NCAA college hockey championship.
He was named Rookie of the Month and Goaltender of the Month several times. Even when his team wasn't at its best, Bishop still played very well.
Joining the St. Louis Blues
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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.
On October 24, 2008, Bishop played his first NHL game for the Blues. He later got his first NHL shutout on February 25, 2011. He stopped all 39 shots against the Edmonton Oilers in a 5–0 win.
Moving to the Ottawa Senators
In February 2012, Bishop was traded to the Ottawa Senators. He was one of the best goalies in the minor league (AHL) at the time. He quickly became a backup goalie for the Senators.
He played well for Ottawa, even being named the NHL's Third Star of the Week in February 2013. This was after he helped the Senators win all four of their games that week.
Time with the Tampa Bay Lightning
On April 3, 2013, Bishop was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He quickly made an impact, getting a shutout in his first game with the team. He signed a two-year contract extension soon after.
During the 2013–14 season, Bishop became the Lightning's main starting goalie. He set a team record with 37 wins that season. He also had a great save percentage and goals against average. He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy again, showing he was one of the best goalies in the league.
In the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals, Bishop helped the Lightning reach the championship series. He even became one of only a few goalies to get two shutouts in Game 7s in the playoffs. A Game 7 is the final, deciding game of a playoff series. Even though the Lightning lost the Finals, Bishop played through a groin injury.
In October 2015, Bishop became the Lightning's all-time leader in regular season wins. He also became the first Lightning goalie to reach 100 wins for the team. In 2016, he was chosen for his first NHL All-Star Game. He was also a Vezina Trophy finalist for the second time.
Short Stay with the Los Angeles Kings
In February 2017, Bishop was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He played seven games for the Kings. He was brought in to help the team make the playoffs, but they did not qualify that season.
Years with the Dallas Stars
On May 9, 2017, Bishop's contract rights were traded to the Dallas Stars. He then signed a six-year contract with them.
In March 2019, Bishop set a new team record for the longest shutout streak for the Stars. This means he went the longest time without letting the other team score a goal. He was playing very well, ranking high in goals against and save percentage.
In the 2019–20 season, Bishop reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time, this time with the Dallas Stars. However, he was dealing with injuries and didn't play much in the playoffs. The Stars lost to his former team, the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bishop had surgery on his knee in 2020. He tried to come back and play in the 2021–22 season. But after one game in the minor league, he had to stop playing professional hockey. The Stars announced in December 2021 that he had a long-term knee injury.
Playing for Team USA
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| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2013 Stockholm/Helsinki | |
Ben Bishop also played for the U.S. National Team. He won a bronze medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship. He was also on the roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Personal Life
Ben Bishop's grandfather, Ben Bishop Sr., was a professional tennis player. He even played in the US Open.
Ben Bishop is married to Andrea, and they have two sons.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and 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 Play
| 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 | |
