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Justin PetersCanadian ice hockey goalie.
Date of Birth: 30.08.1986
Country:  Canada |
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Justin Peters: Canadian Goaltender
Early CareerJustin Peters is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League (OPJHL) for the Vaughan Vipers before spending four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors and Plymouth Whalers.
NHL Debut
Peters was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round (38th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. He began his professional career in the American Hockey League (AHL) during the 2006-07 season with the Hurricanes' affiliate, the Albany River Rats. After spending time in the ECHL following the 2006-07 season, Peters returned to the River Rats for the 2008-09 campaign.
On February 5, 2010, Peters was called up to the Carolina Hurricanes from the Albany River Rats after Cam Ward suffered an injury. He made his NHL debut with the Hurricanes on February 6, 2010, against the New York Islanders. Peters made 34 saves and earned the win in a 3-1 victory.
Career Highlights
In the 2014-15 season, Peters played 12 games for the Washington Capitals, allowing 35 goals. He was also a member of the Canadian National Team at the 2014 World Championships and the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Family Legacy
Peters has two brothers who also played hockey:- Alexander Peters: Defenseman, drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft
- Anthony Peters: Goaltender, playing for the Saint Mary's Huskies (Canadian university hockey)
