Born: | December 14, 1966 | Draft: | 1985 Bruins 52nd Overall |
Hometown: | Brandon, Manitoba | Position: | G |
Known For: | Only Goaltender Named MVP of Stanley Cup Playoffs, Canada Cup & World Championships | Catches: | Left |
National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Retired |
William Edward Ranford (born December 14, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and current goaltending coach for the Los Angeles Kings. He was selected in the third round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft, 52nd overall, by the Boston Bruins. Over the course of fifteen NHL seasons Ranford would play with Boston, the Edmonton Oilers, Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Detroit Red Wings, winning two Stanley Cups, a Canada Cup, and the 1994 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships while playing for Canada. He is only goaltender in history to be awarded the MVP of Stanley Cup Playoffs, Canada Cup/World Cup & Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship.
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Deeper Dive
Achievements
- Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1990)
- NHL All-Star Game (1991)
- Canada Cup Gold Medal (1991)
- Canada Cup MVP (1991)
- IIHF World Championships Gold Medal (1994)
- IIHF World Championships MVP (1994)
- World Cup of Hockey Silver Medal (1996)
- Stanley Cup Winner (1988, 1990)
- Stanley Cup Winner as Goaltending Coach (2012, 2014)