Mike Dunham
The 6-foot-2 Michael Dunham was born on June 1, 1972 in Johnson City, New York, USA and is currently a goaltender of the New York Islanders. Dunham was drafted as the 53rd pick in Round of 3 of the NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils and established his experience by playing with the Devils (1996-1998), Nashville Predators (1998-2002), New York Rangers (2002-2004) and Atlanta Thrashers (2005-2006). He became a member of the New York Islanders in 2006-2007 and brought in his career statistics of 137-168-39, with 19 shutouts and 2.69 career goal against average. He made his presence felt back with Nashville Predators in 2002 and was included in the United States Hockey Team to help win the Olympic silver medal in Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, Mike Dunham is one of New York Islanders’ goaltenders and helped the team to finish a record of 40-30 win-loss and 12 OTL’s in the 2006-07 season. Records and Awards Dunham made his impact in 1994-95 season when he played with the New Jersey Devils that earned him his Hap Holmes Memorial Award, a yearly award provided by NHL to a goaltender/s that have the lowest goals against average in 25 regular games. He shared the award with Corey Schwab, currently a Goaltending Coach and Scout associate for Tampa Bay Lightning. He provided needed support with his performance back in the 1996-97 season and earned his William M. Jennings Trophy, an award that is given to a goaltender/s with fewest goals allowed in 25 regular games. He shared the award with fellow New Jersey Devil Martin Brodeur. Early career The left-handed catcher Dunham attended, way back in his early days, Canterbury School located in New Milford, Connecticut, where he was a member of the All New England 1st Team Goalie under the leadership Charlie Huntington, a legendary and renowned prep school coach. Dunham pursued his career in the hockey field by playing college hockey in University of Maine, where he played the goaltending position with Garth Snow, now currently a general manager of the New York Islanders. Before Dunham decided to pursue his professional career in 1992-93, he helped the team to win the NCAA Hockey championship with his leadership and repertoire. 2 CD Special Mental Training for Goalies |