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'''Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt''' (born October 22, 1967) is a [[Canadian]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]]. He played in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) with several teams from [[1987–88 NHL season|1987]]–[[2003–04 NHL season|2004]] and is formerly the president, governor and head coach of the [[Central Canada Hockey League]]'s [[Kemptville 73's]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRESS RELEASE - 73'S HAVE NEW OWNERSHIP {{!}} CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A |url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/news-424/news_485671 |website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com |publisher=Kemptville 73’s Jr “A” Hockey Club |accessdate=4 August 2018 |language=en |date=11 May 2017}}</ref>
'''Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt''' (born October 22, 1967) is a Canadian former professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]]. Tugnutt played several seasons in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) with the [[Quebec Nordiques]], [[Edmonton Oilers]], [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]], [[Montreal Canadiens]], [[Ottawa Senators]], [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], and [[Dallas Stars]]. While a member of the Nordiques on March 21, 1991, Tugnutt set a modern-day NHL record for most saves in a regular-season game when he stopped 70 of 73 shots in a 3–3 tie with the [[Boston Bruins]].


After retiring as a player, Tugnutt served as the president, governor, and coach of the [[Central Canada Hockey League]]'s [[Kemptville 73's]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PRESS RELEASE - 73'S HAVE NEW OWNERSHIP {{!}} CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A |url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/news-424/news_485671 |website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com |publisher=Kemptville 73’s Jr “A” Hockey Club |access-date=4 August 2018 |language=en |date=11 May 2017}}</ref>
==Playing career==


==Playing career==
===Early years===
===Early years===
Tugnutt was born in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]]. As a youth, he played in the 1980 [[Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament]] with a [[minor ice hockey]] team from [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>
Tugnutt was born in [[Scarborough, Ontario]]. As a youth, he played in the 1980 [[Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament]] with a [[minor ice hockey]] team from Toronto.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=2019-01-16}}</ref>


Tugnutt played three seasons with the [[Peterborough Petes]] in the [[Ontario Hockey League]], and won the [[F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy]] for the rookie with the best [[goals against average]], followed by the [[Dave Pinkney Trophy]] for Top Team Goaltending, and was named to the OHL All Star team in 1987.{{cn|date=January 2019}}
Tugnutt played three seasons with the [[Peterborough Petes]] in the [[Ontario Hockey League]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Ron Tugnutt – Peterborough Petes |url=https://gopetesgo.com/ron-tugnutt |website=Peterborough Petes |access-date=12 April 2020 |language=en-CA}}</ref> and won the [[F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy]] for the rookie with the best [[goals against average]], followed by the [[Dave Pinkney Trophy]] for Top Team Goaltending,<ref>{{cite web |title=OHL Awards – Ontario Hockey League |url=https://ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-awards/ |website=Ontario Hockey League |access-date=12 April 2020 |language=en-CA}}</ref> and was named to the OHL All Star team in 1987.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ron Tugnutt at eliteprospects.com |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/67297/ron-tugnutt |website=www.eliteprospects.com |access-date=12 April 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


===NHL beginnings===
===NHL beginnings===
He was drafted by the [[Quebec Nordiques]] in the 4th round (87th overall) of the [[1986 NHL Entry Draft]]. He was primarily used as a backup during his first three pro seasons, bouncing up and down between the [[American Hockey League|AHL]]'s [[Halifax Citadels]] and the parent club in [[Quebec City]]. During [[1990–91 NHL season]], Tugnutt played what would be a career high 56 games for Quebec and established himself as a quality NHL starter despite playing for what was then the worst team in the league.
He was drafted by the [[Quebec Nordiques]] in the fourth round (81st overall) of the [[1986 NHL Entry Draft]]. He was primarily used as a backup during his first three pro seasons, bouncing up and down between the [[Halifax Citadels]] of the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) and the parent club in Quebec City. During [[1990–91 NHL season]], Tugnutt played what would be a career-high 56 games for Quebec and established himself as a quality NHL starter despite playing for what was then the worst team in the league.


On March 21, 1991, Tugnutt stopped 70 of 73 shots to earn his team a 3-3 tie against the [[Boston Bruins]], the second highest number of saves made in a regular season game in NHL history. His performance in that game evoked such respect that after it was over, several Bruins players skated over to congratulate Tugnutt.<ref>New York Times, [https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEFDC1731F930A15750C0A967958260 March 21, 1991]</ref> The hometown Bruins fans gave him a standing ovation after the game ended as well.
On March 21, 1991, Tugnutt stopped 70 of 73 shots to earn his team a 3–3 tie against the [[Boston Bruins]], the highest number of saves made in a regular season game in NHL history.<ref>''Statmuse'', [https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/most-saves-in-one-game-in-nhl-history]</ref> His performance evoked such respect that after it was over, several Bruins players skated over to congratulate Tugnutt<ref>''New York Times'', [https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CEFDC1731F930A15750C0A967958260 March 21, 1991]</ref> while the Boston fans gave him a standing ovation.


In the midst of an inconsistent [[1991–92 NHL season]], and with the emergence of [[Stéphane Fiset]] as the Nordiques' #1 goaltender, Tugnutt was demoted to the Nordiques' AHL affiliate. In exchange for [[Martin Ručínský]], he was soon traded to the [[Edmonton Oilers]] to serve as [[Bill Ranford]]'s backup. Tugnutt remained in this role until he was selected by the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[1993 NHL Expansion Draft|1993 expansion draft]]. In Anaheim, he split goaltending duties with [[Guy Hebert]].
In the midst of an inconsistent [[1991–92 NHL season]], and with the emergence of [[Stéphane Fiset]] as the Nordiques' number one goaltender, Tugnutt was demoted to the Nordiques' AHL affiliate. In exchange for [[Martin Ručinský]], he was soon traded to the [[Edmonton Oilers]] to serve as [[Bill Ranford]]'s backup. Tugnutt remained in this role until he was selected by the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[1993 NHL Expansion Draft|1993 expansion draft]]. In Anaheim, he split goaltending duties with [[Guy Hebert]].


As Anaheim quickly decided that Hebert was to be their future starter, and as the [[Montreal Canadiens]] decided that [[André Racicot]] and [[Les Kuntar]] were not adequately serving as [[Patrick Roy]]'s backup, Tugnutt was acquired by the [[Montreal Canadiens]] in exchange for [[Stephan Lebeau]]. In his new role, Tugnutt's performance suffered; for Anaheim he posted a .908 save percentage in 28 games. For Montreal, he posted an .860 save percentage in eight games during the [[1993-94 NHL season|1993-94 season]].
Anaheim quickly settled on Hebert as their future starter, and the [[Montreal Canadiens]] decided that [[André Racicot]] and [[Les Kuntar]] were not adequately serving as [[Patrick Roy]]'s backup, so Tugnutt was acquired by the Canadiens in exchange for [[Stéphan Lebeau]]. Tugnutt's performance suffered; for Anaheim he had posted a .908 save percentage in 28 games, but for Montreal, he posted an .860 save percentage in eight games during the [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94 season]].


During the 1994 [[Stanley Cup]] playoffs against the [[Boston Bruins]], Tugnutt started a match as starter Patrick Roy was recuperating from an [[appendectomy]]. He did not return to the Canadiens for the [[1995–96 NHL season|1995–96 season]], and was replaced by [[Patrick Labrecque]]. These experiences caused Tugnutt to ponder retirement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=199&hubname=nhl|title=404|website=TSN}}</ref>
During the 1994 [[Stanley Cup]] playoffs against the Bruins, Tugnutt started a game as Patrick Roy was recuperating from an [[appendectomy]], but he did not return to the Canadiens for the [[1995–96 NHL season|1995–96 season]], and was replaced by [[Patrick Labrecque]]. These experiences caused Tugnutt to ponder retirement.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}


===Career breakthrough===
===Career breakthrough===
In 1995, Tugnutt signed a one-year deal with the [[Washington Capitals]], and subsequently spent the entire 1995-96 season with their AHL affiliate, the [[Portland Pirates]]. He was productive in Portland, helping lead the Pirates to the [[Calder Cup]] Finals.<ref>The AHL.com, [http://www.theahl.com/AHLNews96-97/apr23_ron.html Portland rejuvanates Tugnutt's career]</ref>
In 1995, Tugnutt signed a one-year deal with the [[Washington Capitals]], and subsequently spent the entire 1995–96 season with their AHL affiliate, the [[Portland Pirates]]. He was productive in Portland, helping lead the Pirates to the [[Calder Cup]] Finals.<ref>The AHL.com, [http://www.theahl.com/AHLNews96-97/apr23_ron.html Portland rejuvanates Tugnutt's career]</ref>


It was this strong performance that caught the attention of the [[Ottawa Senators]]. With the help of goaltending coach [[Phil Myre]], Tugnutt worked on the fundamentals, gained some confidence and improved his game each season. While in Ottawa, he went from fighting for the backup position with [[Mike Bales]] behind starter [[Damian Rhodes]] to splitting duties with Rhodes the next two seasons and becoming the team's undisputed starting goaltender by 1999.
This strong performance caught the attention of the [[Ottawa Senators]]. Goaltending coach [[Phil Myre]] helped Tugnutt work on fundamentals, and gained confidence and improved his game each season. While in Ottawa, he went from fighting for the backup position with [[Mike Bales]] to splitting duties with starter [[Damian Rhodes]] the next two seasons, and became the team's undisputed starting goaltender by 1999.


On April 12, 1997, Tugnutt backstopped the Senators to a 1-0 shutout of the [[Buffalo Sabres]] in the final game of the regular season. Tugnutt's father had just died and immediately following the win Tugnutt pointed to the rafters to signify the win was for his father. The moment was captured by cameras and became an iconic image of Tugnutt. This win propelled the Senators to their first playoff berth.<ref name="ottawacitizen.com">{{cite web|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/team-tugnutt-relishes-time-together-as-a-hockey-family|title=Team Tugnutt relishes time together as a hockey family (with video)|date=11 November 2014|publisher=}}</ref>
On April 12, 1997, Tugnutt shutout the [[Buffalo Sabres]] in the final game of the regular season. Tugnutt's father had just died and immediately following the win Tugnutt pointed to the rafters to signify the win was for his father, in what became an iconic image of Tugnutt. This win propelled the Senators to their first playoff berth.<ref name="ottawacitizen.com">{{cite web|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/team-tugnutt-relishes-time-together-as-a-hockey-family|title=Team Tugnutt relishes time together as a hockey family (with video)|date=11 November 2014|work=Ottawa Citizen}}</ref>


In [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]], Tugnutt had the best season of his career, and one of the best by an NHL goaltender in the modern era. He posted a league-best [[goals against average]] of 1.79, placed second in the league in save percentage at .925, had a career high in wins, and tied a career high in shutouts. This outstanding play, and an injury to [[Curtis Joseph]], gave Tugnutt the opportunity to play in the 1999 [[National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star Game]].
In [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]], Tugnutt had the best season of his career, and one of the best by an NHL goaltender in the modern era. He posted a league-best [[goals against average]] of 1.79, placed second in the league in save percentage at .925, had a career high in wins, and tied a career high in shutouts. This outstanding play, and an injury to [[Curtis Joseph]], gave Tugnutt the opportunity to play in the [[1999 NHL All-Star Game]].


The next season, Rhodes was shipped to the expansion [[Atlanta Thrashers]], giving Tugnutt sole possession of the starting job. However, he was unable to match his previous season and Ottawa decided to trade him to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in favor of an experienced playoff performer, [[Tom Barrasso]].
The next season, Rhodes was shipped to the expansion [[Atlanta Thrashers]], giving Tugnutt sole possession of the starting job. However, he was unable to match his previous season and Ottawa traded him to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] for an experienced playoff goaltender, [[Tom Barrasso]].


After arriving in Pittsburgh, Tugnutt took over the starting job from [[Jean-Sébastien Aubin]] and helped lead Pittsburgh deep into the playoffs. Tugnutt was in goal for the May 4, 2000, playoff game against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. He made 70 saves on 72 shots. The 72nd shot was a goal scored by [[Keith Primeau]] of the Flyers at 12:01 of the fifth [[overtime (hockey)|overtime]]. The final score was Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1, after 152:01 minutes, the longest NHL game since the 1930s.
After arriving in Pittsburgh, Tugnutt took over the starting job from [[Jean-Sébastien Aubin]] and helped lead Pittsburgh deep into the playoffs. Tugnutt was in goal for the May 4, 2000, playoff game against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] in which he made 70 saves on 72 shots. The 72nd shot was a goal scored by [[Keith Primeau]] of the Flyers at 12:01 of the fifth [[overtime (ice hockey)|overtime]], winning the game for Philadelphia 2–1, the longest NHL game since the 1930s.


Following his performance with Pittsburgh, Tugnutt became one of the most sought after [[free agent]] goaltenders on the market. Both Ottawa and Pittsburgh attempted to re-sign Tugnutt but were unable to match the lucrative contract offered by the expansion [[Columbus Blue Jackets]].<ref>Post-Gazette, [http://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/20000630pens2.asp Sens want Tugnutt Back, Tugnutt hot on free agent market]</ref><ref>Canoe Sports Slam Hockey, [http://www.canoe.ca/HockeyColumbusArchive/jul4_tug.html Tugnutt Signs with Columbus]</ref>
Following his performance with Pittsburgh, Tugnutt became one of the most sought-after [[free agent]] goaltenders on the market. Both Ottawa and Pittsburgh attempted to re-sign Tugnutt but were unable to match the lucrative contract offered by the expansion [[Columbus Blue Jackets]].<ref>''Post-Gazette'', [http://www.post-gazette.com/penguins/20000630pens2.asp Sens want Tugnutt Back, Tugnutt hot on free agent market]</ref><ref>Canoe Sports Slam Hockey, {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120724085750/http://www.canoe.ca/HockeyColumbusArchive/jul4_tug.html Tugnutt Signs with Columbus]}}</ref>


During Columbus' inaugural season, Tugnutt was considered their backbone. Tugnutt's 22 wins broke another NHL record for most wins on an [[expansion team]], and his .917 save percentage was among the best in the league.<ref>The Sports Network, [http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nhl/misc/canamucio_archive/crashin_net_nov22.htm Tugnutt was the backbone to Columbus]</ref>
During Columbus' inaugural season, Tugnutt was considered their backbone. Tugnutt's 22 wins broke another NHL record for most wins on an [[expansion team]], and his .917 save percentage was among the best in the league.<ref>The Sports Network, [http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nhl/misc/canamucio_archive/crashin_net_nov22.htm Tugnutt was the backbone to Columbus]</ref>


The team's second season was not as impressive as the first. Tugnutt battled injuries and ended up sharing time with young netminder [[Marc Denis]]. GM [[Doug MacLean]] decided that it was time to give Denis the opportunity to be the sole starter on the club, and traded Tugnutt to the [[Dallas Stars]].<ref>HockeyInformer.com, [http://www.hockeyinformer.com/web/fantasy/editorials/editorial1.shtml Denis had potential to be starter]</ref>
The team's second season was not as impressive as the first. Tugnutt battled injuries and ended up sharing time with young netminder [[Marc Denis]]. General Manager [[Doug MacLean]] gave Denis the opportunity to be the sole starter on the club, and traded Tugnutt to the [[Dallas Stars]].<ref>''Hockey Informer'', [http://www.hockeyinformer.com/web/fantasy/editorials/editorial1.shtml Denis had potential to be starter]</ref>


Tugnutt went to the Dallas Stars in [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]] as the backup to goaltender [[Marty Turco]]. In January 2003, Turco suffered an ankle injury that allowed Tugnutt to start almost 20 straight games. He posted back to back shutouts during that stretch. For the season, he played 31 games and posted a 15-10-5 record along with four shutouts.
In [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]] Tugnutt was the backup to [[Marty Turco]]. In January 2003, Turco suffered an ankle injury that allowed Tugnutt to start almost 20 straight games, and he posted back to back shutouts during that stretch. For the season, he played 31 games and posted a 15-10-5 record including four shutouts.


[[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]] was possibly Tugnutt's toughest in the NHL. From the start of the season to January he only received three starts. He was sent down to the minors for the first time in almost ten years to get some playing time with the [[Utah Grizzlies]]. Just five games in, Tugnutt pulled his groin and was out until after the All Star break.<ref>AllSports.com,[http://www.allsports.com/cgi-bin/showstory.cgi?story_id=47393 Tugnutt pulls groin in minors]</ref> Soon after, he was recalled to the Dallas Stars. After two solid starts, one of which was a shutout, Tugnutt finally got the break he was waiting for as Turco received a four-game suspension.<ref>ESPN, [http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1768163 Turco Suspended 4 Games]</ref> He retired following the 2003-04 season.
The [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]] season was possibly Tugnutt's toughest in the NHL, as by January he only received three starts. He was sent down to the minors for the first time in almost ten years to get some playing time with the [[Utah Grizzlies]]. Just five games in, Tugnutt pulled his groin and was out until after the All Star break.<ref>AllSports.com,[http://www.allsports.com/cgi-bin/showstory.cgi?story_id=47393 Tugnutt pulls groin in minors]</ref> Soon after, he was recalled to the Dallas Stars. After two solid starts, one of which was a shutout, Tugnutt received a break when Turco received a four-game suspension.<ref>ESPN, [https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1768163 Turco Suspended 4 Games]</ref> He retired following the 2003–04 season.


===Post-retirement===
===Post-retirement===
After the lockout, Tugnutt joined [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] as a [[color commentator]] for [[Hockey Night in Canada]].<ref>SLAM! Sports, [http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2005/10/07/1252602-sun.html Tugnutt Joins CBC as Commentator]</ref> From 2008-09 to 2009-10, Tugnutt served as the goaltending coach for the [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL's]] [[Oshawa Generals]]<ref>oshawagenerals.com, [http://www.oshawagenerals.com/Hockey_Staff_live.php Oshawa Generals Hockey Staff] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814210548/http://www.oshawagenerals.com/Hockey_Staff_live.php |date=2009-08-14 }}</ref> and was a goaltending consultant for the 2010 Canadian World Junior team.<ref>Hockey Canada, [http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/63191/ss_id/56000/la_id/1.htm FOURTEEN ELITE UNDER-20 AND UNDER-18 GOALTENDERS TO ATTEND FOURTH ANNUAL HOCKEY CANADA PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CAMP IN CALGARY, JUNE 11-14]</ref> Tugnutt's contract with the Generals was not renewed after a major front office shakeup in May 2010.<ref>Oshawa Express, [http://www.oshawaexpress.ca/story2863May122010.html Gens make big change]</ref> Tugnutt joined the Peterborough Petes coaching staff for the 2010-11 season. Tugnutt was a consultant with Hockey Canada until 2013 when that relationship ended. Tugnutt then moved behind the bench of his sons' team the Kemptville 73's.<ref name="ottawacitizen.com"/>
After the lockout, Tugnutt joined [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] as a [[color commentator]] for ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''.<ref>SLAM! Sports, {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120722023134/http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/2005/10/07/1252602-sun.html Tugnutt Joins CBC as Commentator]}}</ref> From 2008–09 to 2009–10, Tugnutt served as the goaltending coach for the [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL's]] [[Oshawa Generals]]<ref>oshawagenerals.com, [http://www.oshawagenerals.com/Hockey_Staff_live.php Oshawa Generals Hockey Staff] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814210548/http://www.oshawagenerals.com/Hockey_Staff_live.php |date=2009-08-14 }}</ref> and was a goaltending consultant for the 2010 Canadian World Junior team.<ref>Hockey Canada, [http://www.hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/63191/ss_id/56000/la_id/1.htm FOURTEEN ELITE UNDER-20 AND UNDER-18 GOALTENDERS TO ATTEND FOURTH ANNUAL HOCKEY CANADA PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CAMP IN CALGARY, JUNE 11-14]</ref> Tugnutt's contract with the Generals was not renewed after a major front office shakeup in May 2010.<ref>''Oshawa Express'', [http://www.oshawaexpress.ca/story2863May122010.html Gens make big change]</ref> Tugnutt joined the Peterborough Petes coaching staff for the 2010–11 season. Tugnutt was a consultant with Hockey Canada until 2013 when that relationship ended. Tugnutt then moved behind the bench of his sons' team the Kemptville 73's.<ref name="ottawacitizen.com"/>


==Off the ice==
==Off the ice==
Tugnutt is married to wife Lisa, and the couple have two sons, Jacob and Matthew. The family resides on Stoney Lake near [[Peterborough, Ontario]].
Tugnutt is married to Lisa, and the couple have two sons, Jacob and Matthew. The family resides on Stoney Lake near [[Peterborough, Ontario]].


Tugnutt enjoys boating and traveling. In the summer of 1998, Tugnutt was involved in a severe boating accident. It was suspected that he might miss out on training camp. Tugnutt healed and had the best season of his career, breaking the modern-day NHL record for lowest G.A.A. and coming 2nd in the league in save percentage.<ref>Hockey Goalies, [http://www.hockeygoalies.org/bio/tugnutt.html Tugnutt Profile, and boating accident]</ref>
Tugnutt enjoys boating and traveling. In the summer of 1998, Tugnutt was involved in a severe boating accident, and it was suspected that he might miss out on training camp. Tugnutt healed and had the best season of his career, breaking the modern-day NHL record for lowest G.A.A. and coming second in the league in save percentage.<ref>Hockey Goalies, [http://www.hockeygoalies.org/bio/tugnutt.html Tugnutt Profile, and boating accident]</ref>


Tugnutt previously owned the [[Kemptville 73's]], a [[Junior ice hockey|Junior "A" ice hockey]] team, where he served as head coach, president and governor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/team-67/management|title=Management - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A|website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/team-67/hockey-operations|title=Hockey Operations - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A|website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com}}</ref><ref name="ottawacitizen.com"/> Tugnutt sold the team to an ownership group led by former teammate [[Jason York]].
Tugnutt previously owned the [[Kemptville 73's]], a [[Junior ice hockey|Junior "A" ice hockey]] team, where he served as head coach, president and governor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/team-67/management|title=Management - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A|website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com/view/cchlkemptville/team-67/hockey-operations|title=Hockey Operations - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A|website=cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com}}</ref><ref name="ottawacitizen.com"/> Tugnutt sold the team to an ownership group led by former teammate [[Jason York]].


==Honours and records==
==Honours and records==
* Modern-day record holder for most saves in a regular season game non-loss (stopped 70 of 73 shots in a 3-3 tie with the [[Boston Bruins]]; March 21, 1991).
* Modern-day record holder for most saves in a regular season game non-loss (stopped 70 of 73 shots in a 3–3 tie with the [[Boston Bruins]]; March 21, 1991).
* Holds [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] record for most saves in a regular season game with 46, set against the [[Edmonton Oilers]] on November 21, 1993).
* Holds [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] record for most saves in a regular season game with 46, set against the [[Edmonton Oilers]] on November 21, 1993).
* Tied with [[Dominik Hašek]] for Ottawa Senators highest regular season save percentage.
* Tied with [[Dominik Hašek]] for Ottawa Senators highest regular season save percentage.
* Leader in [[save percentage]] for the 1999–2000 Playoffs.
* Leader in [[save percentage]] for the 1999–2000 Playoffs.
* Holds Pittsburgh Penguins record for highest save percentage in the playoffs.
* Holds Pittsburgh Penguins record for highest save percentage in the playoffs.
* Holds NHL record for being the only goaltender to have the first ever wins for 2 expansion teams - Columbus and Anaheim.
* Has Division named in his honour in the FCHL.


==International play==
==International play==
After a disappointing 4-game sweep in the [[Season structure of the NHL|NHL playoffs]], Tugnutt was more than excited to play for [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|Team Canada]] in the 1999 [[World Hockey Championship]]. The semi-final game was against the [[Czech Republic]] in which Canada lost after the game went undecided in overtime, ending in a shootout. This was Tugnutt's second appearance on Team Canada. He played for them in 1993 as well.<ref>Ottawa Sun, [http://www.canoe.ca/HockeyWorldChampionships99/may14_tug.html Shootout loss to Czechs]</ref>
After a disappointing 4-game sweep in the [[Season structure of the NHL|NHL playoffs]], Tugnutt was more than excited to play for [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|Team Canada]] in the [[1999 World Hockey Championships]]. The semi-final game was against the [[Czech Republic]] in which Canada lost after the game went undecided in overtime, ending in a shootout. This was Tugnutt's second appearance on Team Canada, also playing for them in 1993.<ref>''Ottawa Sun'', [https://web.archive.org/web/20000824071540/http://www.canoe.com/HockeyWorldChampionships99/may14_tug.html Shootout loss to Czechs]</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
===Regular season and playoffs===
===Regular season and playoffs===
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{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width:90%; text-align:center;"
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! align="center" colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! align="center" rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! align="center" colspan="9" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Regular season]]
! colspan="9" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Regular season]]
! align="center" rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" |
! align="center" colspan="8" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Playoffs]]
! colspan="8" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Playoffs]]
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! [[Season (sports)|Season]]
! [[Season (sports)|Season]]
! Team
! Team
! League
! League
! GP !! W !! L !! T !! MIN !! GA !! [[Shutout#Ice hockey|SO]] !! [[Goals against average|GAA]] !! [[save percentage|SV%]]
! GP
! GP !! W !! L !! MIN !! GA !! SO !! GAA !! SV%
! W
! L
! T
! MIN
! GA
! [[Shutout#Ice hockey|SO]]
! [[Goals against average|GAA]]
! [[save percentage|SV%]]
! GP
! W
! L
! MIN
! GA
! SO
! GAA
! SV%
|-
|-
| 1983–84
| 1983–84
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| [[Greater Toronto Hockey League|MTHL]]
| [[Greater Toronto Hockey League|MTHL]]
| 34
| 34
| — || — || — || 1690 || 75 || 3 || 2.67 || —
|
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|
|
| 1690
| 75
| 3
| 2.67
|
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1983–84
| 1983–84
| [[Weston Dukes]]
| [[Weston Dukes]]
| [[Metro Junior A Hockey League|MetJHL]]
| [[Metro Junior A Hockey League|MetJHL]]
| 1 || — || — || — || 20 || 2 || 0 || 6.00 || —
| 1
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
|
|
|
| 20
| 2
| 0
| 6.00
|
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1984–85 OHL season|1984–85]]
| [[1984–85 OHL season|1984–85]]
| [[Peterborough Petes]]
| [[Peterborough Petes]]
| [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]
| [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]
| 18 || 7 || 4 || 2 || 938 || 59 || 0 || 3.77 || —
| 18
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 7
| 4
| 2
| 938
| 59
| 0
| 3.77
|
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1985–86 OHL season|1985–86]]
| [[1985–86 OHL season|1985–86]]
| Peterborough Petes
| Peterborough Petes
| OHL
| OHL
| 26 || 18 || 7 || 0 || 1543 || 74 || 1 || 2.88 || —
| 26
| 3 || 2 || 0 || 133 || 6 || 0 || 2.70 || —
| 18
| 7
|-
| 0
| 1543
| 74
| 1
| 2.88
|
| 3
| 2
| 0
| 133
| 6
| 0
| 2.70
|
|-
| [[1986–87 OHL season|1986–87]]
| [[1986–87 OHL season|1986–87]]
| Peterborough Petes
| Peterborough Petes
| OHL
| OHL
| 31 || 21 || 7 || 2 || 1891 || 88 || 2 || 2.79 || —
| 31
| 6 || 3 || 3 || 374 || 21 || 1 || 3.36 || —
| 21
| 7
| 2
| 1891
| 88
| 2
| 2.79
|
| 6
| 3
| 3
| 374
| 21
| 1
| 3.36
|
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1987–88 AHL season|1987–88]]
| [[1987–88 AHL season|1987–88]]
| [[Fredericton Express]]
| [[Fredericton Express]]
| [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
| [[American Hockey League|AHL]]
| 34 || 20 || 9 || 4 || 1964 || 118 || 1 || 3.60 || .890
| 34
| 4 || 1 || 2 || 204 || 11 || 0 || 3.23 || —
| 20
| 9
| 4
| 1964
| 118
| 1
| 3.60
| .890
| 4
| 1
| 2
| 204
| 11
| 0
| 3.23
|
|-
|-
| [[1987–88 NHL season|1987–88]]
| [[1987–88 NHL season|1987–88]]
| [[Québec Nordiques]]
| [[Quebec Nordiques]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| 6 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 284 || 16 || 0 || 3.38 || .870
| 6
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 2
| 3
| 0
| 284
| 16
| 0
| 3.38
| .870
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1988–89 AHL season|1988–89]]
| [[1988–89 AHL season|1988–89]]
| [[Halifax Citadels]]
| [[Halifax Citadels]]
| AHL
| AHL
| 24 || 14 || 7 || 2 || 1368 || 79 || 1 || 3.46 || .897
| 24
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 14
| 7
| 2
| 1368
| 79
| 1
| 3.46
| .897
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1988–89 NHL season|1988–89]]
| [[1988–89 NHL season|1988–89]]
| Québec Nordiques
| Quebec Nordiques
| NHL
| NHL
| 26 || 10 || 10 || 3 || 1367 || 82 || 0 || 3.60 || .892
| 26
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 10
| 10
| 3
| 1367
| 82
| 0
| 3.60
| .892
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1989–90 AHL season|1989–90]]
| [[1989–90 AHL season|1989–90]]
| Halifax Citadels
| Halifax Citadels
| AHL
| AHL
| 6 || 1 || 5 || 0 || 366 || 23 || 0 || 3.77 || .900
| 6
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 1
| 5
| 0
| 366
| 23
| 0
| 3.77
| .900
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1989–90 NHL season|1989–90]]
| [[1989–90 NHL season|1989–90]]
| Québec Nordiques
| Quebec Nordiques
| NHL
| NHL
| 35 || 5 || 24 || 3 || 1978 || 152 || 0 || 4.61 || .859
| 35
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 5
| 24
| 3
| 1978
| 152
| 0
| 4.61
| .859
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1990–91 AHL season|1990–91]]
| [[1990–91 AHL season|1990–91]]
| Halifax Citadels
| Halifax Citadels
| AHL
| AHL
| 2 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 100 || 8 || 0 || 4.80 || .814
| 2
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 0
| 1
| 0
| 100
| 8
| 0
| 4.80
| .814
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]]
| [[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]]
| Québec Nordiques
| Quebec Nordiques
| NHL
| NHL
| 56 || 12 || 29 || 10 || 3144 || 212 || 0 || 4.04 || .886
| 56
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 12
| 29
| 10
| 3144
| 212
| 0
| 4.04
| .886
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1991–92 AHL season|1991–92]]
| [[1991–92 AHL season|1991–92]]
| Halifax Citadels
| Halifax Citadels
| AHL
| AHL
| 8 || 3 || 3 || 1 || 447 || 30 || 0 || 4.03 || .894
| 8
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 3
| 3
| 1
| 447
| 30
| 0
| 4.03
| .894
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1991–92 NHL season|1991–92]]
| [[1991–92 NHL season|1991–92]]
| Québec Nordiques
| Quebec Nordiques
| NHL
| NHL
| 30 || 6 || 17 || 3 || 1583 || 106 || 1 || 4.02 || .864
| 30
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 6
| 17
| 3
| 1583
| 106
| 1
| 4.02
| .864
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1991–92
| 1991–92
| [[Edmonton Oilers]]
| [[Edmonton Oilers]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 3 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 124 || 10 || 0 || 4.84 || .863
| 3
| 2 || 0 || 0 || 60 || 3 || 0 || 3.00 || .919
| 1
| 1
| 0
| 124
| 10
| 0
| 4.84
| .863
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 60
| 3
| 0
| 3.00
| .919
|-
|-
| [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]]
| [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]]
| Edmonton Oilers
| Edmonton Oilers
| NHL
| NHL
| 26 || 9 || 12 || 2 || 1338 || 93 || 0 || 4.17 || .879
| 26
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 9
| 12
| 2
| 1338
| 93
| 0
| 4.17
| .879
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94]]
| [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94]]
| [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]]
| [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 28 || 10 || 15 || 1 || 1520 || 76 || 1 || 3.00 || .908
| 28
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 10
| 15
| 1
| 1520
| 76
| 1
| 3.00
| .908
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| 1993–94
| 1993–94
| [[Montréal Canadiens]]
| [[Montreal Canadiens]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 8 || 2 || 3 || 1 || 378 || 24 || 0 || 3.81 || .860
| 8
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 59 || 5 || 0 || 5.08 || .833
| 2
| 3
| 1
| 378
| 24
| 0
| 3.81
| .860
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 59
| 5
| 0
| 5.08
| .833
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1994–95 NHL season|1994–95]]
| [[1994–95 NHL season|1994–95]]
| Montréal Canadiens
| Montreal Canadiens
| NHL
| NHL
| 7 || 1 || 3 || 1 || 346 || 18 || 0 || 3.12 || .895
| 7
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 1
| 3
| 1
| 346
| 18
| 0
| 3.12
| .895
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[1995–96 AHL season|1995–96]]
| [[1995–96 AHL season|1995–96]]
| [[Portland Pirates]]
| [[Portland Pirates]]
| AHL
| AHL
| 58 || 21 || 23 || 6 || 3068 || 171 || 2 || 3.34 || .898
| 58
| 13 || 7 || 6 || 782 || 36 || 1 || 2.76 || —
| 21
| 23
| 6
| 3068
| 171
| 2
| 3.34
| .898
| 13
| 7
| 6
| 782
| 36
| 1
| 2.76
|
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1996–97 NHL season|1996–97]]
| [[1996–97 NHL season|1996–97]]
| [[Ottawa Senators]]
| [[Ottawa Senators]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 37 || 17 || 15 || 1 || 1991 || 93 || 3 || 2.80 || .895
| 37
| 7 || 3 || 4 || 425 || 14 || 1 || 1.97 || .923
| 17
| 15
| 1
| 1991
| 93
| 3
| 2.80
| .895
| 7
| 3
| 4
| 425
| 14
| 1
| 1.97
| .923
|-
|-
| [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98]]
| [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98]]
| Ottawa Senators
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| NHL
| 42 || 15 || 14 || 8 || 2236 || 84 || 3 || 2.25 || .905
| 42
| 2 || 0 || 1 || 74 || 6 || 0 || 4.86 || .806
| 15
| 14
| 8
| 2236
| 84
| 3
| 2.25
| .905
| 2
| 0
| 1
| 74
| 6
| 0
| 4.86
| .806
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]]
| [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]]
| Ottawa Senators
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| NHL
| 43 || 22 || 10 || 8 || 2508 || 75 || 3 || 1.79 || .925
| 43
| 2 || 0 || 2 || 118 || 6 || 0 || 3.05 || .872
| 22
| 10
| 8
| 2508
| 75
| 3
| 1.79
| .925
| 2
| 0
| 2
| 118
| 6
| 0
| 3.05
| .872
|-
|-
| [[1999–2000 NHL season|1999–2000]]
| [[1999–2000 NHL season|1999–2000]]
| Ottawa Senators
| Ottawa Senators
| NHL
| NHL
| 44 || 18 || 12 || 8 || 2435 || 103 || 4 || 2.54 || .899
| 44
| - || - || - || - || - || - || - || -
| 18
| 12
| 8
| 2435
| 103
| 4
| 2.54
| .899
| 2
| 0
| 2
| 118
| 6
| 0
| 3.05
| .872
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| 1999–2000
| 1999–2000
| [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]
| [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 7 || 4 || 2 || 0 || 374 || 15 || 0 || 2.40 || .924
| 7
| 11 || 6 || 5 || 746 || 22 || 2 || 1.76 || .945
| 4
| 2
| 0
| 374
| 15
| 0
| 2.40
| .924
| 11
| 6
| 5
| 746
| 22
| 2
| 1.76
| .945
|-
|-
| [[2000–01 NHL season|2000–01]]
| [[2000–01 NHL season|2000–01]]
| [[Columbus Blue Jackets]]
| [[Columbus Blue Jackets]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 53 || 22 || 25 || 5 || 3129 || 127 || 4 || 2.44 || .917
| 53
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 22
| 25
| 5
| 3129
| 127
| 4
| 2.44
| .917
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| Columbus Blue Jackets
| Columbus Blue Jackets
| NHL
| NHL
| 44 || 12 || 27 || 3 || 2502 || 119 || 2 || 2.85 || .900
| 44
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 12
| 27
| 3
| 2502
| 119
| 2
| 2.85
| .900
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| [[Dallas Stars]]
| [[Dallas Stars]]
| NHL
| NHL
| 31 || 15 || 10 || 5 || 1701 || 70 || 4 || 2.47 || .896
| 31
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 15
| 10
| 5
| 1701
| 70
| 4
| 2.47
| .896
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| Dallas Stars
| Dallas Stars
| NHL
| NHL
| 11 || 3 || 7 || 0 || 548 || 22 || 1 || 2.41 || .900
| 11
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 3
| 7
| 0
| 548
| 22
| 1
| 2.41
| .900
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
|-
| [[2003–04 AHL season|2003–04]]
| [[2003–04 AHL season|2003–04]]
| [[Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005)|Utah Grizzlies]]
| [[Utah Grizzlies (1995–2005)|Utah Grizzlies]]
| AHL
| AHL
| 5 || 1 || 3 || 1 || 281 || 14 || 0 || 2.99 || .894
| 5
| — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —
| 1
| 3
| 1
| 281
| 14
| 0
| 2.99
| .894
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan=3 | AHL totals
! 137
! 60
! 51
! 14
! 7594
! 443
! 4
! 3.50
! .895
! 17
! 8
! 8
! 986
! 47
! 1
! 2.86
! —
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan=3 | NHL totals
! colspan=3 | NHL totals
! 537 !! 186 !! 239 !! 62 !! 29,486 !! 1497 !! 26 !! 3.05 !! .895
! 537
! 25 !! 9 !! 13 !! 1482 !! 56 !! 3 !! 2.26 !! .923
! 186
! 239
! 62
! 29,486
! 1497
! 26
! 3.05
! .895
! 25
! 9
! 13
! 1482
! 56
! 3
! 2.26
! .923
|}
|}


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! SV%
! SV%
|-
|-
| [[1993 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships|1993]]
| [[1993 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships|1993]]
| [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|Canada]]
| [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|Canada]]
| [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]]
| [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]]
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==Trade history==
==Trade history==
* Traded (with forward [[Brad Zavisha]]) to the [[Edmonton Oilers]], for LW [[Martin Ručínský]], March 10, 1992.
* Traded (with forward [[Brad Zavisha]]) to the [[Edmonton Oilers]], for LW [[Martin Ručinský]], March 10, 1992.
* Selected by the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[1993 NHL Expansion Draft]], June 24, 1993.
* Selected by the [[Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the [[1993 NHL Expansion Draft]], June 24, 1993.
* Traded to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] for forward [[Stéphan Lebeau]], February 20, 1994.
* Traded to the [[Montreal Canadiens]] for forward [[Stéphan Lebeau]], February 20, 1994.
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* Traded to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], along with [[Janne Laukkanen]], for goaltender [[Tom Barrasso]], March 14, 2000.
* Traded to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]], along with [[Janne Laukkanen]], for goaltender [[Tom Barrasso]], March 14, 2000.
* Signed as a free agent by the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], July 4, 2000.
* Signed as a free agent by the [[Columbus Blue Jackets]], July 4, 2000.
* Traded (with Columbus' 2nd round choice ([[Janos Vas]]) in 2002 Entry Draft) to Dallas for [[New Jersey Devils|New Jersey]]'s 1st round choice (previously acquired, later traded to [[Buffalo Sabres|Buffalo]] - Buffalo selected [[Dan Paille]]) in [[2002 NHL Entry Draft|2002 Entry Draft]], June 18, 2002.
* Traded (with Columbus' 2nd round choice ([[János Vas]]) in 2002 Entry Draft) to Dallas for [[New Jersey Devils|New Jersey]]'s 1st round choice (previously acquired, later traded to [[Buffalo Sabres|Buffalo]] - Buffalo selected [[Dan Paille]]) in [[2002 NHL Entry Draft|2002 Entry Draft]], June 18, 2002.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{icehockeystats|legends=18397}}
* {{icehockeystats|legends=18397}}
* [http://www.hockeygoalies.org/bio/tugnutt.html Ron Tugnutt biography at The Goaltender Home Page]
* [http://www.hockeygoalies.org/bio/tugnutt.html Ron Tugnutt biography] ''The Goaltender''


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Ron Tugnutt
Born (1967-10-22) October 22, 1967 (age 57)
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 165 lb (75 kg; 11 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Quebec Nordiques
Edmonton Oilers
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Pittsburgh Penguins
Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas Stars
National team  Canada
NHL draft 81st overall, 1986
Quebec Nordiques
Playing career 1987–2004

Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Tugnutt played several seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Quebec Nordiques, Edmonton Oilers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Dallas Stars. While a member of the Nordiques on March 21, 1991, Tugnutt set a modern-day NHL record for most saves in a regular-season game when he stopped 70 of 73 shots in a 3–3 tie with the Boston Bruins.

After retiring as a player, Tugnutt served as the president, governor, and coach of the Central Canada Hockey League's Kemptville 73's.[1]

Playing career

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Early years

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Tugnutt was born in Scarborough, Ontario. As a youth, he played in the 1980 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Toronto.[2]

Tugnutt played three seasons with the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League,[3] and won the F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy for the rookie with the best goals against average, followed by the Dave Pinkney Trophy for Top Team Goaltending,[4] and was named to the OHL All Star team in 1987.[5]

NHL beginnings

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He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the fourth round (81st overall) of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft. He was primarily used as a backup during his first three pro seasons, bouncing up and down between the Halifax Citadels of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the parent club in Quebec City. During 1990–91 NHL season, Tugnutt played what would be a career-high 56 games for Quebec and established himself as a quality NHL starter despite playing for what was then the worst team in the league.

On March 21, 1991, Tugnutt stopped 70 of 73 shots to earn his team a 3–3 tie against the Boston Bruins, the highest number of saves made in a regular season game in NHL history.[6] His performance evoked such respect that after it was over, several Bruins players skated over to congratulate Tugnutt[7] while the Boston fans gave him a standing ovation.

In the midst of an inconsistent 1991–92 NHL season, and with the emergence of Stéphane Fiset as the Nordiques' number one goaltender, Tugnutt was demoted to the Nordiques' AHL affiliate. In exchange for Martin Ručinský, he was soon traded to the Edmonton Oilers to serve as Bill Ranford's backup. Tugnutt remained in this role until he was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 1993 expansion draft. In Anaheim, he split goaltending duties with Guy Hebert.

Anaheim quickly settled on Hebert as their future starter, and the Montreal Canadiens decided that André Racicot and Les Kuntar were not adequately serving as Patrick Roy's backup, so Tugnutt was acquired by the Canadiens in exchange for Stéphan Lebeau. Tugnutt's performance suffered; for Anaheim he had posted a .908 save percentage in 28 games, but for Montreal, he posted an .860 save percentage in eight games during the 1993–94 season.

During the 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Bruins, Tugnutt started a game as Patrick Roy was recuperating from an appendectomy, but he did not return to the Canadiens for the 1995–96 season, and was replaced by Patrick Labrecque. These experiences caused Tugnutt to ponder retirement.[citation needed]

Career breakthrough

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In 1995, Tugnutt signed a one-year deal with the Washington Capitals, and subsequently spent the entire 1995–96 season with their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates. He was productive in Portland, helping lead the Pirates to the Calder Cup Finals.[8]

This strong performance caught the attention of the Ottawa Senators. Goaltending coach Phil Myre helped Tugnutt work on fundamentals, and gained confidence and improved his game each season. While in Ottawa, he went from fighting for the backup position with Mike Bales to splitting duties with starter Damian Rhodes the next two seasons, and became the team's undisputed starting goaltender by 1999.

On April 12, 1997, Tugnutt shutout the Buffalo Sabres in the final game of the regular season. Tugnutt's father had just died and immediately following the win Tugnutt pointed to the rafters to signify the win was for his father, in what became an iconic image of Tugnutt. This win propelled the Senators to their first playoff berth.[9]

In 1998–99, Tugnutt had the best season of his career, and one of the best by an NHL goaltender in the modern era. He posted a league-best goals against average of 1.79, placed second in the league in save percentage at .925, had a career high in wins, and tied a career high in shutouts. This outstanding play, and an injury to Curtis Joseph, gave Tugnutt the opportunity to play in the 1999 NHL All-Star Game.

The next season, Rhodes was shipped to the expansion Atlanta Thrashers, giving Tugnutt sole possession of the starting job. However, he was unable to match his previous season and Ottawa traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins for an experienced playoff goaltender, Tom Barrasso.

After arriving in Pittsburgh, Tugnutt took over the starting job from Jean-Sébastien Aubin and helped lead Pittsburgh deep into the playoffs. Tugnutt was in goal for the May 4, 2000, playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers in which he made 70 saves on 72 shots. The 72nd shot was a goal scored by Keith Primeau of the Flyers at 12:01 of the fifth overtime, winning the game for Philadelphia 2–1, the longest NHL game since the 1930s.

Following his performance with Pittsburgh, Tugnutt became one of the most sought-after free agent goaltenders on the market. Both Ottawa and Pittsburgh attempted to re-sign Tugnutt but were unable to match the lucrative contract offered by the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets.[10][11]

During Columbus' inaugural season, Tugnutt was considered their backbone. Tugnutt's 22 wins broke another NHL record for most wins on an expansion team, and his .917 save percentage was among the best in the league.[12]

The team's second season was not as impressive as the first. Tugnutt battled injuries and ended up sharing time with young netminder Marc Denis. General Manager Doug MacLean gave Denis the opportunity to be the sole starter on the club, and traded Tugnutt to the Dallas Stars.[13]

In 2002–03 Tugnutt was the backup to Marty Turco. In January 2003, Turco suffered an ankle injury that allowed Tugnutt to start almost 20 straight games, and he posted back to back shutouts during that stretch. For the season, he played 31 games and posted a 15-10-5 record including four shutouts.

The 2003–04 season was possibly Tugnutt's toughest in the NHL, as by January he only received three starts. He was sent down to the minors for the first time in almost ten years to get some playing time with the Utah Grizzlies. Just five games in, Tugnutt pulled his groin and was out until after the All Star break.[14] Soon after, he was recalled to the Dallas Stars. After two solid starts, one of which was a shutout, Tugnutt received a break when Turco received a four-game suspension.[15] He retired following the 2003–04 season.

Post-retirement

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After the lockout, Tugnutt joined CBC as a color commentator for Hockey Night in Canada.[16] From 2008–09 to 2009–10, Tugnutt served as the goaltending coach for the OHL's Oshawa Generals[17] and was a goaltending consultant for the 2010 Canadian World Junior team.[18] Tugnutt's contract with the Generals was not renewed after a major front office shakeup in May 2010.[19] Tugnutt joined the Peterborough Petes coaching staff for the 2010–11 season. Tugnutt was a consultant with Hockey Canada until 2013 when that relationship ended. Tugnutt then moved behind the bench of his sons' team the Kemptville 73's.[9]

Off the ice

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Tugnutt is married to Lisa, and the couple have two sons, Jacob and Matthew. The family resides on Stoney Lake near Peterborough, Ontario.

Tugnutt enjoys boating and traveling. In the summer of 1998, Tugnutt was involved in a severe boating accident, and it was suspected that he might miss out on training camp. Tugnutt healed and had the best season of his career, breaking the modern-day NHL record for lowest G.A.A. and coming second in the league in save percentage.[20]

Tugnutt previously owned the Kemptville 73's, a Junior "A" ice hockey team, where he served as head coach, president and governor.[21][22][9] Tugnutt sold the team to an ownership group led by former teammate Jason York.

Honours and records

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  • Modern-day record holder for most saves in a regular season game non-loss (stopped 70 of 73 shots in a 3–3 tie with the Boston Bruins; March 21, 1991).
  • Holds Mighty Ducks of Anaheim record for most saves in a regular season game with 46, set against the Edmonton Oilers on November 21, 1993).
  • Tied with Dominik Hašek for Ottawa Senators highest regular season save percentage.
  • Leader in save percentage for the 1999–2000 Playoffs.
  • Holds Pittsburgh Penguins record for highest save percentage in the playoffs.
  • Holds NHL record for being the only goaltender to have the first ever wins for 2 expansion teams - Columbus and Anaheim.

International play

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After a disappointing 4-game sweep in the NHL playoffs, Tugnutt was more than excited to play for Team Canada in the 1999 World Hockey Championships. The semi-final game was against the Czech Republic in which Canada lost after the game went undecided in overtime, ending in a shootout. This was Tugnutt's second appearance on Team Canada, also playing for them in 1993.[23]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1983–84 Toronto Red Wings MTHL 34 — — — 1690 75 3 2.67 — — — — — — — — —
1983–84 Weston Dukes MetJHL 1 — — — 20 2 0 6.00 — — — — — — — — —
1984–85 Peterborough Petes OHL 18 7 4 2 938 59 0 3.77 — — — — — — — — —
1985–86 Peterborough Petes OHL 26 18 7 0 1543 74 1 2.88 — 3 2 0 133 6 0 2.70 —
1986–87 Peterborough Petes OHL 31 21 7 2 1891 88 2 2.79 — 6 3 3 374 21 1 3.36 —
1987–88 Fredericton Express AHL 34 20 9 4 1964 118 1 3.60 .890 4 1 2 204 11 0 3.23 —
1987–88 Quebec Nordiques NHL 6 2 3 0 284 16 0 3.38 .870 — — — — — — — —
1988–89 Halifax Citadels AHL 24 14 7 2 1368 79 1 3.46 .897 — — — — — — — —
1988–89 Quebec Nordiques NHL 26 10 10 3 1367 82 0 3.60 .892 — — — — — — — —
1989–90 Halifax Citadels AHL 6 1 5 0 366 23 0 3.77 .900 — — — — — — — —
1989–90 Quebec Nordiques NHL 35 5 24 3 1978 152 0 4.61 .859 — — — — — — — —
1990–91 Halifax Citadels AHL 2 0 1 0 100 8 0 4.80 .814 — — — — — — — —
1990–91 Quebec Nordiques NHL 56 12 29 10 3144 212 0 4.04 .886 — — — — — — — —
1991–92 Halifax Citadels AHL 8 3 3 1 447 30 0 4.03 .894 — — — — — — — —
1991–92 Quebec Nordiques NHL 30 6 17 3 1583 106 1 4.02 .864 — — — — — — — —
1991–92 Edmonton Oilers NHL 3 1 1 0 124 10 0 4.84 .863 2 0 0 60 3 0 3.00 .919
1992–93 Edmonton Oilers NHL 26 9 12 2 1338 93 0 4.17 .879 — — — — — — — —
1993–94 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim NHL 28 10 15 1 1520 76 1 3.00 .908 — — — — — — — —
1993–94 Montreal Canadiens NHL 8 2 3 1 378 24 0 3.81 .860 1 0 1 59 5 0 5.08 .833
1994–95 Montreal Canadiens NHL 7 1 3 1 346 18 0 3.12 .895 — — — — — — — —
1995–96 Portland Pirates AHL 58 21 23 6 3068 171 2 3.34 .898 13 7 6 782 36 1 2.76 —
1996–97 Ottawa Senators NHL 37 17 15 1 1991 93 3 2.80 .895 7 3 4 425 14 1 1.97 .923
1997–98 Ottawa Senators NHL 42 15 14 8 2236 84 3 2.25 .905 2 0 1 74 6 0 4.86 .806
1998–99 Ottawa Senators NHL 43 22 10 8 2508 75 3 1.79 .925 2 0 2 118 6 0 3.05 .872
1999–2000 Ottawa Senators NHL 44 18 12 8 2435 103 4 2.54 .899 - - - - - - - -
1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 7 4 2 0 374 15 0 2.40 .924 11 6 5 746 22 2 1.76 .945
2000–01 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 53 22 25 5 3129 127 4 2.44 .917 — — — — — — — —
2001–02 Columbus Blue Jackets NHL 44 12 27 3 2502 119 2 2.85 .900 — — — — — — — —
2002–03 Dallas Stars NHL 31 15 10 5 1701 70 4 2.47 .896 — — — — — — — —
2003–04 Dallas Stars NHL 11 3 7 0 548 22 1 2.41 .900 — — — — — — — —
2003–04 Utah Grizzlies AHL 5 1 3 1 281 14 0 2.99 .894 — — — — — — — —
NHL totals 537 186 239 62 29,486 1497 26 3.05 .895 25 9 13 1482 56 3 2.26 .923

International

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Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%
1993 Canada WC 4 125 6 2.87
1999 Canada WC 7 4 3 0 328 11 0 2.01 .915
Senior totals 11 — — — 453 17 — 2.25 —

Trade history

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References

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  1. ^ "PRESS RELEASE - 73'S HAVE NEW OWNERSHIP | CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A". cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com. Kemptville 73’s Jr “A” Hockey Club. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA" (PDF). Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament. 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  3. ^ "Ron Tugnutt – Peterborough Petes". Peterborough Petes. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  4. ^ "OHL Awards – Ontario Hockey League". Ontario Hockey League. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Ron Tugnutt at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  6. ^ Statmuse, [1]
  7. ^ New York Times, March 21, 1991
  8. ^ The AHL.com, Portland rejuvanates Tugnutt's career
  9. ^ a b c "Team Tugnutt relishes time together as a hockey family (with video)". Ottawa Citizen. 11 November 2014.
  10. ^ Post-Gazette, Sens want Tugnutt Back, Tugnutt hot on free agent market
  11. ^ Canoe Sports Slam Hockey, Tugnutt Signs with Columbus[usurped]
  12. ^ The Sports Network, Tugnutt was the backbone to Columbus
  13. ^ Hockey Informer, Denis had potential to be starter
  14. ^ AllSports.com,Tugnutt pulls groin in minors
  15. ^ ESPN, Turco Suspended 4 Games
  16. ^ SLAM! Sports, Tugnutt Joins CBC as Commentator[usurped]
  17. ^ oshawagenerals.com, Oshawa Generals Hockey Staff Archived 2009-08-14 at the Wayback Machine
  18. ^ Hockey Canada, FOURTEEN ELITE UNDER-20 AND UNDER-18 GOALTENDERS TO ATTEND FOURTH ANNUAL HOCKEY CANADA PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CAMP IN CALGARY, JUNE 11-14
  19. ^ Oshawa Express, Gens make big change
  20. ^ Hockey Goalies, Tugnutt Profile, and boating accident
  21. ^ "Management - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A". cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com.
  22. ^ "Hockey Operations - CJHL: Kemptville 73s Jr. A". cchlkemptville.pointstreaksites.com.
  23. ^ Ottawa Sun, Shootout loss to Czechs
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Preceded by
Scott Mosey and Marty Abrams
 Winner of the Dave Pinkney Trophy
1986 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Winner of the F. W. "Dinty" Moore Trophy
1985 		Succeeded by
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