Stan Reddick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stan Reddick |
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| Born | June 12, 1969 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Right | ||
| Played for | Utica Devils Johnstown Chiefs Raleigh IceCaps Tallahassee Tiger Sharks HDD Olimpija Ljubljana Wichita Thunder |
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| National team |  Slovenia |
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| Playing career | 1990–2002 | ||
Stanley "Smokey" Otis Reddick, born on December 6, 1969, is a former ice hockey player from Canada. He was a goaltender, which is the player who guards the net to stop the puck from going in.
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Smokey Reddick's Hockey Career
Playing in the ECHL and Europe
People called Stanley Reddick "Smokey." He played ice hockey for 12 years. He played in a league called the ECHL in North America. He also played in Europe, in the Slovenian League and the Alpine League.
Setting Records with the Johnstown Chiefs
When Reddick played for the Johnstown Chiefs in the 1991-92 season, he set a team record. He won 25 games that season. This record stood for ten years! Another goalie, Frederic Deschênes, matched it in 2001-02. Later, Ryan Nie, another Chiefs goalie, broke the record with 29 wins in the 2007-08 ECHL season.
Playing After Professional Hockey
After he stopped playing professional hockey in 2002, Reddick continued to play. He joined the Ile des Chenes North Stars. This team was part of the Hanover Tache Hockey League in Manitoba, Canada. With the North Stars, Reddick helped his team win several early games in the Allan Cup tournament.
International Play for Slovenia
Stanley Reddick also played for the Slovenian national team. He represented Slovenia in the IIHF World Championship three times. These were in 1997, 2001, and 2002.
About Stanley Reddick's Family
Stan Reddick has an older brother named Eldon "Pokey" Reddick. Eldon was also a famous NHL goaltender. Stanley's nephew, Bryce Reddick, is also a hockey player. Bryce plays as a forward for Michigan Tech.
Awards and Achievements
- 1988-89: WHL East Second All-Star Team
- 1995-96: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
- 1996-97: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
- 1997-98: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
- 1998-99: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
- 1999-00: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
- 2000-01: World Championship Gold Medal (D1, pool B, Team Slovenia)
- 2002-03: Allan Cup (Ile des Chenes North Stars)
