Corey Crawford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corey Crawford
Crawford with the Chicago Blackhawks in January 2011
Born	(1984-12-31) December 31, 1984 (age 40) Châteauguay, Quebec, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Chicago Blackhawks
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	52nd overall, 2003 Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career	2005–2020

Corey Crawford (born December 31, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. People called him "Crow" because of his last name. He played his whole professional career with the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Blackhawks picked him in the 2003 NHL Draft.

Corey Crawford first played in the NHL in 2006. He stayed with the team until the 2019–20 season. He helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup two times. These big wins happened in 2013 and 2015. He also won the William M. Jennings Trophy twice. This award goes to goalies on teams that let in the fewest goals.

Corey Crawford's Hockey Journey

Playing in Junior Hockey

Corey Crawford was chosen by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2003 NHL Draft. Before joining the NHL, he played junior hockey. He played for the Moncton Wildcats in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

In 2004, his team made it to the championship finals. They lost to the Gatineau Olympiques. Corey holds several records for the Wildcats. He has the lowest goals against average (GAA) in a season. He also has the most wins in a season (35 in 2003–04). His number 29 jersey was retired by the Wildcats in 2023. This is a special honor for great players.

Time with the Chicago Blackhawks (2005–2020)

Starting His Professional Career (2005–2009)

Corey Crawford spent his first five years as a pro in the American Hockey League (AHL). This was from 2005 to 2010. He played for the Norfolk Admirals and later the Rockford IceHogs. These teams were connected to the Blackhawks.

He played 255 AHL games during this time. He had 135 wins as a starting goalie. The IceHogs also retired his number 29 jersey in 2024.

Corey made his first NHL appearance for the Blackhawks in 2006. He played against the Minnesota Wild. He made seven saves and did not let in any goals. His first NHL start was against the St. Louis Blues.

In 2008, Corey got his first NHL win and shutout. A shutout means the goalie didn't let any goals in. This happened in a 3–0 win against the Anaheim Ducks. He also played well against the Detroit Red Wings, stopping 45 shots.

Corey also played in his first Stanley Cup playoffs game in 2009. He came into a game against the Detroit Red Wings. He stopped six shots in that game. The Blackhawks lost that series to the Red Wings.

Becoming a Star and Winning Cups (2009–2017)

Corey Crawford at the Blackhawks' 2010 Stanley Cup parade.

In the 2009–10 season, Corey played only one game for the Blackhawks. The team won the Stanley Cup that year. Even though he didn't play enough games to have his name on the Cup, he got a championship ring. He also joined the team's parade.

For the 2010–11 season, Corey became the Blackhawks' main starting goalie. He had a great season. He had a shutout streak of over 176 minutes. This was the longest for a Blackhawks goalie since 1972. He also had an eight-game winning streak as a rookie.

Corey earned his 30th win that season. He was the first Blackhawks goalie to do this since 2002. He finished his first full NHL season with 33 wins. The Blackhawks made it to the 2011 playoffs. In the playoffs, he recorded his first playoff assist. He also had his first playoff shutout in a 5–0 win. The Blackhawks lost in the first round to the Vancouver Canucks.

In 2011, Corey signed a new three-year contract. He was also named to the NHL All-Star Rookie Team. He continued to be the starting goalie for the Blackhawks.

Corey Crawford during the Blackhawks' 2013 Stanley Cup parade.

The 2012–13 season was shorter due to a lockout. The Blackhawks started the season with an amazing 24-game point streak. Corey had a strong start to the season. He finished with 19 wins in 30 games. He also had a very low goals against average (GAA) of 1.94.

Because of his great performance, he won the William M. Jennings Trophy. He shared it with his teammate Ray Emery. The Blackhawks won the Presidents' Trophy for being the best team in the regular season. Corey was the starting goalie for the 2013 playoffs. He helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup that year. They beat the Boston Bruins in six games in the finals. He had 16 wins in the playoffs.

In 2013, Corey signed a new six-year contract. He continued to be a key player for the Blackhawks. In the 2014 playoffs, the Blackhawks made another deep run. They reached the Western Conference Finals. They lost to the Los Angeles Kings in a close seven-game series.

Corey Crawford in action at the 2015 NHL Winter Classic.

Corey was chosen for his first All-Star game in 2015. He also won the William M. Jennings Trophy again that season. He shared it with Carey Price. He finished the season with 32 wins.

In the 2015 playoffs, Corey helped the Blackhawks win their third Stanley Cup in six seasons. This was his second Stanley Cup as a starting goalie. He had two shutouts in the 2015 playoffs.

During the 2015–16 season, Corey had a career-high 35 wins. He also led the NHL with seven shutouts. He broke a Blackhawks playoff record for wins. He had his 46th playoff win. The Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round of the 2016 playoffs.

In 2016, Corey had emergency surgery for appendicitis. He returned to play later that year. He was also chosen for his second NHL All-Star Game in 2017. He finished the 2016–17 season with 32 wins. The Blackhawks won their division. However, they were swept in the first round of the 2017 playoffs.

Later Seasons in Chicago (2017–2020)

Corey Crawford started the 2017–18 season very strong. He had a low goals against average and a high save percentage. However, he suffered an injury in December 2017. It was later revealed to be a concussion. He missed the rest of the season. The Blackhawks missed the playoffs that year.

After missing many games, Corey returned in October 2018. He got his first win of the season soon after. He suffered another concussion in December 2018. This caused him to miss 28 more games. He returned in February 2019. He made a career-high 48 saves in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.

For the 2019–20 season, Corey shared the goalie position with Robin Lehner. Corey started the remaining games after Lehner was traded. He finished the season with 16 wins.

Corey was late joining the Blackhawks for the 2020 playoffs. He later shared that he was recovering from COVID-19. He returned in time for the playoffs. The Blackhawks upset the Edmonton Oilers in the first round. They then lost to the Vegas Golden Knights. Corey started all nine playoff games for the Blackhawks.

In October 2020, the Blackhawks announced they would not re-sign Corey. This ended his 17 years with the team. His 260 career wins are the third most in Blackhawks history. His 52 playoff wins are the most by any Blackhawks goalie. He is also the only Blackhawks goalie to win multiple Stanley Cups.

Retirement

On October 9, 2020, Corey signed a contract with the New Jersey Devils. However, he missed training camp due to health reasons. On January 9, 2021, Corey announced his retirement from hockey. He did not play any games for the Devils. He later explained that his decision was due to ongoing struggles with concussions. He felt it was important for his health to stop playing.

Corey Crawford's Life Outside Hockey

Corey Crawford grew up in Châteauguay, Quebec. He can speak both French and English fluently.

He is married and has three children.

Corey also enjoys collecting and fixing up old cars. He owns a 1969 Chevelle and a 1969 Camaro. He once restored a 1970 Chevelle and gave it to the Blackhawks Foundation. The car was sold for over $200,000 to help a good cause.

Awards and Achievements

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  Crawford with the Chicago Blackhawks in January 2011

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  Corey Crawford at the Blackhawks' 2010 Stanley Cup parade.

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  Corey Crawford warming up before a game in February 2011.

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  Corey Crawford during the Blackhawks' 2013 Stanley Cup parade.

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  Corey Crawford in action at the 2015 NHL Winter Classic.