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This autographed and game-used Carolina Hurricanes stick was used by Tom Barrasso at some point in the 2001-02 season. Most likely used with the Canes, it is possible it saw use with the Maple Leafs.
This autographed and game-used Carolina Hurricanes stick was used by Tom Barrasso at some point in the 2001-02 season. Most likely used with the Canes, it is possible it saw use with the Maple Leafs.
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SHORT BIO: Born on March 3, 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts, Tom Barrasso was drafted 5th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1983. Barrasso turned pro immediately thereafter, right out of high school in fact. His pro career went from 1983-84 to 1999-00, then after retiring for a season, continued from 2001-02 to 2002-03 seeing him play in the AHL and the NHL.
Barrasso made his NHL debut for the Sabres on October 5, 1983 vs the Hartford Whalers. Starting in goal, he stopped 21 shots in a 5-3 win. His NHL career followed the same trajectory as his pro playing career outlined earlier and it saw him play with the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues. After retiring from play, Barrasso took up coaching. In his NHL career, Tom Barrasso appeared in 777 regular season games, recording a 369-277-86 record with 38 shutouts, 48 assists, a 3.24GAA, and a 0.892% save average. He also appeared in 119 playoff games, recording a 61-54 record with 6 shutouts, 7 assists, a 3.01GAA, and a 0.902% save average. Among his numerous career accolades include being the NHL’s all-time record holder for points by a goalie (48), earning the Vezina Trophy (1984), earning the Calder Memorial Trophy (1984), earning the William M. Jennings Trophy (1985), winning the Stanley Cup (1991, 1992), representing the United States at the Winter Olympics (2002), and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2023). |
YEAR: 2001-02
TEAM: Carolina Hurricanes GAME WORN? Yes MANUFACTURER/MODEL: CCM ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: Classic Auctions DATES OF GAME USE: Exact dates unknown NOTABLE MOMENTS: N/A PHOTOMATCHED: No, referenced only AUTOGRAPHED: Yes AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION |
