Daniel (Dan) Blackburn

BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Montreal, Quebec, May 20, 1983.
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HEIGHT: 6'0".
WEIGHT: 180 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 31 (NY Rangers).
CATCHES: Left.

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STRENGTHS: Tremendous glove hand; Dan possesses big-game ability and can steal victories.
WEAKNESSES: Could be hard for him to develop playing a backup role in the NHL at such a young age.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"The 2001 CHL Goaltender of the Year is a blue-chip goaltending prospect. Scouts and coaches alike marvel at his concentration and preparation. He shows up every game and is very composed. A great competitor who is very quick and plays the angles very well. Blackburn has a fantastic mental game for his age and the Rangers may turn to him when Mike Richter retires." (The Sports Forecaster 2001-02, p. 101)

"The Rangers shocked the hockey world in 2001-02 by giving the 18-year-old netminder loads of ice time in pressure situations. Blackburn responded admirably and has put himself in a position to take over as the No. 1 goalkeeper. When he actually becomes the definite starter in Manhattan is still very much up in the air. The youngster's combination of size and lateral movement is impressive. Furthermore, he rarely appears rattled between the pipes. When he cuts down on his youthful mistakes, he should rocket to stardom. The Blueshirts are committed to developing Blackburn for the long run. He will gradually be given more responsibilities." (The Sports Forecaster 2002-03, p. 99)

"Still only 22, Blackburn will have to combat the unfortunate nerve-damage woes in his left shoulder that curtailed a promising career with the New York Rangers. While he did return to action in 2004-05 by wearing two blockers and no trapper, the jury is out on a successful comeback." (The Sports Forecaster 2005-06, p. 99)

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SEASON RECORDS:

REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   T    GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
97-98 Bow Valley AJHL             20   1039   9   6   1    58   3.34                    1
98-99 Bow Valley AJHL             38   1941   7  19   6   146   4.51                    0
99-00 Kootenay Ice WHL            51   3004  34   8   7   126   2.52    1432   .912     3   0   1    10
00-01 Kootenay Ice WHL            50   2922  33  14   2   135   2.77    1454   .907     1   0   2     8
01-02 New York Rangers NHL        31   1737  12  16   0    95   3.28     935   .898     0   0   0    10    32.30  952.22
      Hartford Wolf Pack AHL       4    244   2   1   1    11   2.71     116   .905     0   0   0     0
02-03 New York Rangers NHL        32   1762   8  16   4    93   3.17     842   .890     1   0   0     2
03-04 New York Rangers NHL        INJURED - MISSED ENTIRE SEASON
04-05 Victoria Salmon Kings ECHL  12    695   3   9   0    41   3.54     379   .892     0   0   0     0
TWO (2) NHL SEASONS               63   3499  20  32   4   188   3.22    1777  0.894     1   0   0    12

POST-SEASON
Year  Team                        GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
97-98 Bow Valley AJHL              3     97   0   0    8   4.94                    0
98-99 Bow Valley AJHL              2    118   0   2    8   4.06                    0
99-00 Kootenay Ice WHL            21   1272  16   5   43   2.03                    2   0   0     2
00-01 Kootenay Ice WHL            11    706   7   4   23   1.95                    1   0   0     4

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