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Mike Vernon Biography

Mike Vernon is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on February 24, 1963 in Calgary, Calgary, Canada. He shared the William M. Jennings Trophy with Chris Osgood in 1996.

Michael “Mike” Vernon (born February 24, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, with the Flames in 1989 and the Red Wings in 1997. He appeared in five NHL All-Star Games, was named a second team All-Star in 1989, shared the William M. Jennings Trophy in 1996 and was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the playoffs in 1997. Vernon won over 300 games in his NHL career.

A native of Calgary, Vernon played his junior hockey in his hometown. First for the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 1979–80, and then the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He appeared in 59 games in his first WHL season, 1980–81, posting a 33–17–1 record before leading the team to the WHL finals where the Wranglers lost the best-of-seven championship to the Victoria Cougars, four games to three. He attracted the attention of the Calgary Flames, who selected him with their third round pick, 56th overall, at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.

He married Jane Vernon in 1994; the couple had four children: Amelia, Matthew, John and William.

He was named to four consecutive NHL All Star games from 1988 to 1991 and won a pair of Stanley Cup Championships, one with the Flames and one with the Detroit Red Wings.

Vernon was born February 24, 1963, in Calgary. His father Martin worked in construction and was president of the South Calgary community hockey organization where young Mike played his youth hockey. Vernon attended Central Memorial High School and Henry Wise Wood Senior High School. He was always a goaltender, often joining his father for practices by age four and always focusing on the goaltenders. He considered his mother Lorraine his first coach and claimed his introduction to goaltending came from his family: “I had three brothers and when it came time to play hockey, they always said the same thing: ‘Get Mikey, he’ll play net.'”

Mike Vernon Net Worth

Mike is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Vernon's net worth $11 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He won a World Junior Championship bronze medal for Canada in 1983.

Turning professional in 1982–83, Vernon spent most of the season with the CHL’s Colorado Flames where he was named to the league’s second all-star team after posting a 30–13–2 record in 46 games. He returned to the Flames in 1983-84 but had a loss so he returned to the CHL. Considered at that point to be Calgary’s goaltender of the future, he moved up to the Moncton Golden Flames of the American Hockey League (AHL) for 1984–85. The season was a disappointment for Vernon as he struggled throughout the year. He won only 10 of 41 starts and posted a goals against average (GAA) of 3.94. Vernon began the 1985–86 season as the fourth goaltender on the Flames’ depth chart behind Lemelin, Marc D’Amour and Rick Kosti. He split the first half of the season between Moncton in the AHL and the Salt Lake Golden Eagles of the International Hockey League (IHL).

Vernon spent a third season with the Wranglers in 1982–83, however injuries during the season to Reggie Lemelin and Don Edwards forced the Flames to recall him to the NHL. Vernon made his NHL debut on December 12, 1982, against the Detroit Red Wings. A poor effort by the Flames resulted in Vernon surrendering six goals in the first two periods before being pulled in a 7–3 loss. Vernon appeared in one additional game, also a loss, before returning to the WHL where he repeated as the WHL’s top goaltender and most valuable player. Vernon also played with the Canadian team at the 1982 World Junior Championship, winning two games in three appearances and helping Canada win the bronze medal.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Selected by the Flames in the third round, 56th overall, in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, Vernon began his professional career in 1982 and ended it 20 years later, also in Calgary. The Flames retired his number 30 in 2007 and he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Vernon represented Canada internationally on two occasions, winning a bronze medal at the 1983 World Junior Championship and silver at the 1991 World Championship.

Who is Mike Vernon Dating?

According to our records, Mike Vernon is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Mike Vernon’s is not dating anyone.

Vernon was a standout goaltender in junior for the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was named both goaltender of the year and most valuable player in 1982 and 1983. He was loaned to the Portland Winterhawks for the 1983 Memorial Cup and was named the top goaltender of the tournament in leading Portland to the championship.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mike Vernon height 5 ft 9 in Mike weight 167 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Vernon returned to the Wranglers for the 1981–82 season where he posted a 22–14–3 record with three shutouts. He was named a WHL all-star at goal, and was the recipient of the Del Wilson Trophy as top goaltender and named WHL most valuable player. Though the Wranglers were eliminated in the playoffs, junior rules of the time allowed the league champion to add an extra goaltender on loan for the Memorial Cup tournament. Vernon accepted an invitation to join the Portland Winter Hawks for the 1982 tournament where the team finished fourth in the four team event. Vernon made his professional debut following the tournament, appearing in one playoff game for the Central Hockey League’s Oklahoma City Stars.

Vernon again joined the Winter Hawks, for the 1983 Memorial Cup, but not without controversy. The WHL champion Lethbridge Broncos first requested he join their team for the tournament, but he was unwilling to play under the team’s coach and refused. The Broncos were upset by Vernon’s refusal, calling it “garbage” that he was allowed to join the rival Winter Hawks, who were hosting the tournament, after turning them down. Winning all three games he started, Vernon led Portland to the championship. He was named recipient of the Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as the most valuable goaltender of the tournament while the Winter Hawks became the first American team to win the Memorial Cup.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Mike Vernon celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

Vernon solidified his position as the Flames’ starting goaltender in 1986–87, finishing third in the NHL with 30 wins. His 39 wins the following season was second in the league, one behind Grant Fuhr. He played in the 1988 All-Star Game, his first of four consecutive appearances in the event, and helped the Flames win the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top team in the regular season. The Flames were upset by the Oilers in the playoffs, however.

How many Stanley Cups did Mike Vernon win?

He played in four Stanley Cup finals, winning two Stanley Cups. Vernon held virtually every Flames franchise goaltending record upon his retirement.

Is Mike Vernon in the Hall of Fame?

How tall was Mike Vernon?

5′ 9″

Is Chris Osgood a Hall of Famer?

He one of a list of outright Hall of Famers on that 2002 Cup team. Osgood, well, is not so decorated. He won a couple Jennings trophies for a low GAA, splitting both with Vernon and Hasek.

Who played goalie for the Flames?

Article content. If it was up to Jacob Markstrom, the Calgary Flames netminder would play every game of the preseason, 82 of 82 National Hockey League games, and playoffs.

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