Ray Emery

Ray Emery
Emery warming up with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2012
Born	(1982-09-28) September 28, 1982 (age 34) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Caught	Left
Played for	Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Anaheim Ducks Chicago Blackhawks Atlant Moscow Oblast
NHL Draft	99th overall, 2001 Ottawa Senators
Playing career	2002–2016

Ray Emery (born September 28, 1982) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. Emery was chosen 99th overall by the National Hockey League (NHL) Ottawa Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2006–07 season, he led the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup finals. It was the Senators' first appearance in the finals since 1927. His teammates and fans often refer to him as "Razor" or "Sugar Ray" for his aggressive playing style. He won a Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013.

Emery has received numerous awards and accolades. In April 2013, he won the William M. Jennings Trophy along with teammate Corey Crawford, awarded to the goaltender or goaltenders who give up the fewest goals in the season. Emery finished the season with a 1.94 goals against average and a 0.922 save percentage. His 17 wins included 12 straight to start the year, the best such streak in NHL history. Emery is a two-time Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalist for his dedication and perseverance.

Emery was born in Hamilton, Ontario. His parents are Sharlene and Paul Emery. He has two younger brothers. He grew up in a century-old farmhouse, excelled in school, and was offered a scholarship. He played many sports other than hockey, including golf, baseball, and soccer. In ice hockey, he originally played defence, but switched to goaltender at nine years old due to a shortage of goaltenders in his league.

Emery decided to commit to hockey on the advice of his mother, after a potential scholarship during his pursuit for higher education pushed him to take advantage of his natural ability. At 16 years old, Emery landed with OJHL team Junior C Dunnville Terriers after unsuccessful trying out for eight different junior teams. Emery was named the league's "Rookie of the Year"