Michael Anthony Moffat (born February 4, 1962) is a Canadian former professional

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goaltender.

Early life

Moffat was born in

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. In 1982, he played for the Canadian national junior team in the 1982 World Junior Championships and was named the best goaltender of the tournament after leading Canada to the gold medal.

Career

Moffat played 18 games for the

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of the

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(NHL) between 1982 and 1984. He also played in the

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(AHL) for the

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and

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in a career that lasted from 1982 and 1985. Moffat retired from professional hockey and later played in an over-40 charity league. He also worked as an external salesman at

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in Toronto.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

* All-Star selection, goaltender, 1982 World Junior ChampionshipsCollins gem Hockey Facts and Stats 2009-10, p.514, Andrew Podnieks, Harper Collins Publishers Ltd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,

References

External links

* 1962 births Living people Baltimore Skipjacks players Boston Bruins draft picks Boston Bruins players Canadian ice hockey goaltenders Hershey Bears players Kingston Canadians players Nova Scotia Oilers players Ice hockey people from Cambridge, Ontario {{Canada-icehockey-goaltender-stub