Marty Turco

Born August 13, 1975, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Marty Turco holds the coveted spot of most wins in the NHL for the 2005-2006 season, twenty-nine wins, along with Miikka Kiprusoff. Playing for the Dallas Stars since 1994, Turco entered the NHL with a strong college play background to set him up for success.

While playing at the University of Michigan in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, Turco was the winningest goalie in U.S. college hockey history. He brings a calm to the position that is enviable and combines it with quick reactions and good positioning for stellar play. Although his is smaller than some other top goaltenders at five foot eleven and 183 pounds, Turco puts a great deal of heart onto the ice and makes up for his lack in size with determination.

Becoming Ed Belfour's backup, Turco proved his abilities to Stars staff and fans alike in the 2001-2002 season when Belfour was out for a few days. The Stars were able to hold their wins even without their starter, a great effort by Turco as the stand in. When he entered the 2002-2003 season as the main goalie, he showed an excellent glove hand and mental quickness. He has developed into a truly professional player.

Turco was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Rookie of the Year in 1995. Then in 1996, he was named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association All Tournement Team. The following year, he was named to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All Star First Team, as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association All America (West) First Team. In 1998, Turco was named to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association All Star Second Team, as well as the National Collegiate Athletic Association All Tournament Team. For his outstanding play in that game, he was awarded the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament Most Valuable Player.

In 1999, Turco was awarded the Garry F. Longham Memorial Trophy. More recently, he was named National Hockey League Player of the Month in January of 2003. The on February 8, 2004, he was voted as Western Conference starter for the National Hockey League All Star Game. Click here to add this page to your favorites

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