Sebastien Caron
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Catches | Left |
| Nickname | Salmon |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) |
| NHL Team F. Teams |
Anaheim Ducks Pittsburgh Penguins Chicago Blackhawks |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | June 25, 1980, Amqui, QC, CA |
| NHL Draft | 86th overall, 1999 Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Pro Career | 2002 – present |
Sébastien Caron (born June 25, 1980 in Amqui, Quebec, Canada) a professional ice hockey goaltender for the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
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[edit] Biography
A butterfly goaltender most well known for his great save against the Philadelphia Flyers. This save came early in the 2005-2006 season when his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, were one of the worst teams in the NHL, only leading the St. Louis Blues in points. They ended the season with 58 points. Caron is thought to have good reflexes.
Caron has a young son, Andrew, who was born pre-mature and almost did not live.
[edit] Transactions
- June 26, 1999 - Drafted by Pittsburgh in the fourth round (86th overall) of the 1999 Entry Draft.
- June 25, 2006 - Caron's contract bought out by the Pittsburgh Penguins
- July 27, 2006 - Caron signed with the Chicago Blackhawks
- December 29, 2006 - Traded along with Matt Keith and Chris Durno to Anaheim Ducks for Pierre Paranteau and Bruno St. Jacques
[edit] Accolades
- Member of Memorial Cup-champion Rimouski Oceanic, 2000.
- Winner, Hap Emms Memorial Trophy (Memorial Cup Outstanding Goaltender), 2000.
- Named to Memorial Cup Tournament All-Star Team, 2000.
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