Pokey Reddick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pokey Reddick |
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| Born | October 6, 1964 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | Winnipeg Jets Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Frankfurt Lions |
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| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 1984–2003 | ||
Eldon Wade "Pokey" Reddick, born on October 6, 1964, is a former professional ice hockey goaltender from Canada. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1986 to 1994.
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Pokey Reddick's Hockey Journey
Early Hockey Days
When he was young, Pokey played in a big hockey tournament for kids. It was called the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. He played there in 1977 with a team from Toronto.
Playing in the NHL
Pokey played for many teams during his career. He spent most of his time in smaller leagues. But he also played in the NHL for the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers.
In 1990, he won the Stanley Cup Championship with the Edmonton Oilers. He was the backup goaltender to Bill Ranford. This happened because the main goalie, Grant Fuhr, was hurt. During his time with the Winnipeg Jets, he and Daniel Berthiaume were known as the "Pokey and the Bandit" goalie team.
Unique Hockey Records
Pokey Reddick holds a special record in the NHL. He played in 132 games without ever getting a shutout. A shutout is when a goalie stops every single shot and doesn't let the other team score any goals.
He also has another unique record. In 1993, he played for the Fort Wayne Komets in the IHL. He went through three rounds of playoffs without losing a single game! This helped his team win their first championship in 20 years.
About Pokey Reddick
How He Got His Nickname
Pokey got his nickname from his father. His dad called him "Pokey" because he moved a bit slowly around the house when he was a child.
His Family
Pokey's younger brother, Stan "Smokey" Reddick, was also a hockey goalie. Stan played for 12 years in different leagues. Pokey's son, Bryce Reddick, is a defenseman. He plays in minor leagues and in Europe. Pokey also has three other children: Jenna, Zoe, and Matthew.
Life After Playing Hockey
Pokey used to be an assistant coach for the Tri-City Storm hockey team. Today, he lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has also worked as a tournament director at the Las Vegas Ice Center. He coached the Las Vegas Storm Midget U16 AAA hockey team too. In 2018-2019, he started coaching the first high school hockey team in Nevada. This team is at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School.
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| WHL | ||
| West First All-Star Team | 1984 | |
| IHL | ||
| James Norris Memorial Trophy | 1986 | |
| N.R. "Bud" Poile Trophy | 1993 | |
| Turner Cup (Fort Wayne Komets) | 1993 | |
| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup (Edmonton Oilers) | 1990 | |
| UHL | ||
| Colonial Cup (Fort Wayne Komets) | 2003 | |
