On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and a former first-overall pick. Let’s look at some big names blowing out candles on birthday cakes on this day.
Ed Belfour (1965)
Ed Belfour is arguably one of the best goalies in NHL history. If he didn’t skate against Patrick Roy, Dominik Hasek, and Martin Brodeur, it could be debated whether he was the top goalie in the 1990s. The Carman, Manitoba native was undrafted, signing with the Chicago Blackhawks as a free agent in 1987 after leading the University of North Dakota to the National Championship.
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