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Robert Esche

Born:Jan. 22, 1978Draft:1996, Phoenix Coyotes, #139 Overall
Hometown:Whitesboro, NY, USAPosition:G
Known For:Shoots/Catches:Left
National Team:USA

Robert L. Esche (born January 22, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who is the current president of the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Utica City FC of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). He previously played eight seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Phoenix Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers.

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Staff History

  • Utica Comets- President 2013-22
  • Syracuse Stars- Head Coach 2016-18
  • Syracuse Stars- Head Coach 2018-19

Achievements

  • U20 WJC Silver Medal 1996-1997
  • AHL All-Rookie Team 1998-1999
  • AHL All-Star Game 1998-1999
  • AHL Player of the Week (Nov. 22) 1998-1999
  • AHL Player of the Week (Jan. 23) 1999-2000
  • NHL Lowest GA (Jennings Trophy) 2002-2003
  • Continental Cup Best Goaltender 2007-2008
  • Continental Cup Champion 2007-2008
  • World Championship Best SV% (.931) 2007-2008
  • KHL All-Star Game 2008-2009
  • KHL Goaltender of the Month (November) 2008-2009
  • KHL Most Shutouts (9) 2008-2009
  • KHL Goaltender of the Month (January) 2009-2010

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