Robert Desjardins (born May 4, 1967) was a
Canadian professional
goaltender who had a stellar junior and university career but only a short professional career.
Born in
Verdun, Quebec, Desjardins played in the
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 1984 to 1988, each year with a different team. In 1984-85 he was with the Shawinigan Cataractes; in 1985-86 Hull Olympiques; in 1986-87 Longueuil Chevaliers; and in 1987-88 Victoriaville Tigres.
Despite his team changes, Desjardins won several league awards, including leading goalie in 1985-86 and 1986–87, most valuable player in 1986-87, and defensive rookie in 1984-85.
Undrafted by any NHL team, Desjardins joined the
Concordia University
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team. In four years (1988 to 1992), he was on the all-star team each year and was the league most valuable player in 1990-91.
He turned pro in 1992-93 with the
Wichita Thunder of the
Central Hockey League, winning the rookie of the year award. After playing the next season with the Thunder and winning the Most Valuable Player Award, Desjardins retired in 1995.
Awards
* 1984-85 Raymond Lagacé Trophy
* 1985-86 Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
* 1986-87 Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
* 1986-87 Michel Brière Memorial Trophy
* 1990-91 Ontario University Athletics Most Valuable Player
* 1992-93 Central Hockey League Rookie of the Year
* 1993-94 Central Hockey League Most Valuable Player
External links
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Living people
1967 births
People from Verdun, Quebec
Concordia Stingers ice hockey players
French Quebecers
Ice hockey people from Montreal
Richmond Renegades players
Wichita Thunder players
Shawinigan Cataractes players
Hull Olympiques players
Longueuil Chevaliers players
Victoriaville Tigres players