Pete Peeters
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Caught | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Pro Clubs | Philadelphia Flyers Boston Bruins Washington Capitals |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | August 1, 1957, Edmonton, AB, CAN |
| NHL Draft | 135th overall, 1977 Philadelphia Flyers |
| Pro Career | 1977 – 1991 |
Peter H. Peeters (born 1 August 1957 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who was one of the NHL's most colourful characters in the 1980s.
[edit] Playing career
Peeters was drafted 135th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft after playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WCHL. Peeters played in 489 career NHL games, with a record of 246 wins, 155 losses and 51 ties. He also registered 21 shutouts and a 3.08 Goals Against Average.
Peeters also played several years for the Washington Capitals.
[edit] Trivia & Facts
- Mario Lemieux scored his first NHL goal on his first shot against Peeters.
- Peeters also gave up the game winning overtime goal in the Stanley Cup Finals to the New York Islanders in the 79-80 season. Bobby Nystrom scored the overtime goal which started the 4 consecutive Stanley Cups for the New York Islanders.
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| Preceded by Billy Smith |
Winner of the Vezina Trophy 1983 |
Succeeded by Tom Barrasso |
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