Jim Howard Biography

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Jimmy Howard (born March 26, 1984, in Ogdensburg, New York) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender.

Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings, he currently plays for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. Jimmy Howard was in net for the Red Wings four times in the 2005-2006 season posting a 1-2-1 record, a GAA of 2.99 and a save percentage of .904 ([1]).

He holds the University of Maine school record for shutouts, goals against average and save percentage (all single season and career), NCAA records for his 1.19 GAA and .956 save percentage in the 2003-2004 season, and is the only NHL goalie to face a penalty shot in each of his first two games. He was also named to the 2005-2006 AHL All-Rookie team.

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