Pete Peeters facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pete Peeters
Peeters with the Washington Capitals in 1988
Born	(1957-08-17) August 17, 1957 (age 67) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Philadelphia Flyers Boston Bruins Washington Capitals
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	135th overall, 1977 Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career	1977–1991
Medal record Representing  Canada Men's ice hockey Canada Cup Gold 1984 Canada Ice hockey

Pete Peeters (born August 17, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Pete was chosen by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1977 NHL draft. He also played for the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals. Pete played in the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flyers. He also won the 1984 Canada Cup with Team Canada.

Early Life and Hockey Start

Pete Peeters was born in Edmonton, Alberta. His family had moved there from the Netherlands. When he was young, Pete liked swimming more than hockey. He didn't focus on junior hockey until he was 18 years old.

In 1975, Pete joined the Medicine Hat Tigers team. He played with the Tigers for two years. Scouts saw his talent and believed he could play in the NHL. The Philadelphia Flyers then drafted him in 1977. Before joining the NHL, Pete played for two years in the American Hockey League (AHL). He won the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award for having the best GAA (which means he let in the fewest goals). He also won two Calder Cups in a row. He was even chosen for the AHL's First All-Star team.

Pete's NHL Playing Career

Playing for the Philadelphia Flyers

Pete Peeters joined the Philadelphia Flyers in 1980. He shared the goalie spot with Phil Myre. Pete had an amazing start to the season. He went 22 wins, 0 losses, and 5 ties before losing his first game. The Flyers set an NHL record that season. They went 35 games in a row without a loss!

Pete finished the season with 29 wins, 5 losses, and 5 ties. His GAA was 2.73. He helped the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the New York Islanders in overtime. Because of his great play, Pete was chosen for the NHL All-Star Game.

Time with the Boston Bruins

Pete joined the Boston Bruins for the 1982–83 season. This was his best year ever! He played in 62 games. He had 40 wins, 11 losses, and 9 ties. He also had 8 shutouts, meaning he didn't let any goals in during those games. His GAA was 2.36, which was the best in the league for that decade.

At one point, Pete went 31 games without a loss. He won the Vezina Trophy for being the best goalie in the NHL. He was also named the First All-Star team goalie. Pete played in the All-Star Game again. He even finished second in voting for the Hart Memorial Trophy, which is given to the league's most valuable player.

Winning the 1984 Canada Cup

Pete Peeters was asked to play for Team Canada in the 1984 Canada Cup. Even with a sprained ankle, Pete played in four games. This included both final games against Sweden. He also played in the exciting overtime win against the Soviets in the semifinal game. Team Canada won the gold medal!

Joining the Washington Capitals

After the Canada Cup, Pete found it a bit hard to get back to his NHL game. He had a slow start in the 1985–86 season. The Boston Bruins then traded him to the Washington Capitals. Pete did very well with the Capitals. He was a strong goalie for four seasons. He became the team's main goalie in the playoffs. However, his team never made it past the second round of the playoffs.

Back to the Philadelphia Flyers

Pete returned to the Philadelphia Flyers in 1990. He signed with them as a free agent. He played his last two seasons there. He shared the net with other goalies like Ron Hextall and Ken Wregget. Pete stopped playing professional hockey in 1991.

Life After Playing: Coaching

After his hockey career, Pete Peeters went back to his family farm in Edmonton. Later, he became a goalie coach. He coached for teams like the Minnesota North Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Edmonton Oilers. From 2009 to 2013, he was the goalie coach for the Anaheim Ducks.

Pete's Family

Pete Peeters has a son named Trevor, who was born in 1987. Trevor also played as a goalie in the Western Hockey League. He played 36 games over four seasons (2003–2007). He played for the Red Deer Rebels, Swift Current Broncos, and Saskatoon Blades.

Awards and Achievements

• Selected to the AHL Second All-Star team in 1979.
• Won the Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award in 1979 (shared with Robbie Moore).
• Selected to the NHL First All-Star team in 1983.
• Won the Vezina Trophy in 1983.
• Played in the NHL All-Star Games in 1980, 1981, 1983, and 1984.
• Won the Canada Cup in 1984.
• He is the only goalie in NHL history to have two unbeaten streaks of 25 games or more.
• He is also the only goalie in NHL history to have two unbeaten streaks of 25 games or more while playing for two different teams.
• He is one of only two goalies to have an unbeaten streak of 30 games or more, along with Gerry Cheevers.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International