Eddie Giacomin
Inducted:
1987
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born:
June 6, 1939
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Eddie Giacomin earned a reputation as one of the finest goaltenders of his era and a beloved figure in New York Rangers history. Known for his fearless style and incredible reflexes, Giacomin became a cornerstone of the Rangers throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Despite suffering severe burns as a teenager, he battled back to reach the NHL, showcasing resilience that mirrored his determined play on the ice.
Giacomin led the league in shutouts three times and wins twice, establishing himself as one of the premier goalies of his generation. His fiery competitiveness and spectacular saves made him a fan favorite at Madison Square Garden, where he anchored the Rangers to multiple playoff runs. After closing his career with the Detroit Red Wings, he retired as one of the most respected netminders in hockey.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987, Giacomin’s legacy as a Rangers icon and inspirational figure endures.
Giacomin's Awards and Honors
- 5× NHL All-Star (1967–1971)
- NHL First All-Star Team (1971)
- NHL Second All-Star Team (1967, 1968, 1970)
- NHL Wins Leader (1967, 1971)
- NHL Shutouts Leader (1967, 1968, 1971)
NHL Records
- Most shutouts in a single season by a Rangers goalie
- One of the top five goaltenders in Rangers history in career wins and shutouts
NHL Teams
New York Rangers (1965-1976)
Detroit Red Wings (1976-1978)
Number Worn:
1
NHL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1965–1978)
Games Played:
609
Wins:
289
Shutouts:
54
Goals Against Average (GAA):
2.82
Playoff Games:
65
Playoff Wins:
29
Playoff GAA:
2.81
Playoff Shutouts:
1