Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
Nickname(s)	Roylime
Height Weight	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 191 lb (87 kg)
NHL Team F. Teams	Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins Ottawa Senators St. Louis Blues
Nationality	Canada
Born	July 7, 1974 (1974-07-07) (age 33), St. Bonaventure, QC, CAN
NHL Draft	156th overall, 1993 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pro Career	1994 – present

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Pre-NHL years

Lalime was born in St. Bonaventure, Quebec. He played his junior hockey with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL. In 1992-93, Lalime posted a 10-24-4 record with a GAA of 4.67 and a .863 save percentage as the team failed to make the playoffs. In the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Lalime was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 6th round, 156th overall pick. In 1993-94, he returned to the Cataractes and posted a solid 22-20-2 record with a GAA of 4.22. In the playoffs, Lalime struggled badly with a 1-3 record and GAA of 6.73. Bonaventure is a town on the Gaspé Peninsula in the Bonaventure Regional County Municipality of Quebec. ... , Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Official languages French Government - Lieutenant-Governor Pierre Duchesne - Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 75 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area  Ranked 2nd - Total 1,542,056 km² (595... The Shawinigan Cataractes are a major junior hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. ... The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (French: la Ligue de hockey junior majeur du Québec, abbreviated QMJHL in English, LHJMQ in French) is one of the three Major Junior A Tier I hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. ... The 1993 NHL Entry Draft took place on June 26, 1993 at le Colisee de Quebec in Quebec City, Quebec. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...

In 1994-95, Lalime moved to the Hampton Roads Admirals of the ECHL where he posted a very solid 15-7-3 record, a GAA of 3.35 and save percentage of .898 until January 1995. Then on January 26, Lalime signed a contract with the Penguins, who then assigned him to the Cleveland Lumberjacks of the IHL. He struggled with the Lumberjacks, with a 7-10-4 record and a 4.44 GAA and save percentage of .882. The Hampton Roads Admirals were an ice hockey team in the East Coast Hockey League, playing their home games at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia. ... The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and Canada, generally regarded as a tier below the American Hockey League. ... is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The original Lumberjacks logo from 1992. ... The International Hockey League (IHL) was a professional ice hockey league in the United States and Canada from 1945 to 2001. ...

In 1995-96, Patrick remained with the Lumberjacks, and helped lead the team to the playoffs with a 20-12-7 record, 3.86 GAA and save percentage of .893 in 41 games. He was recalled to the Penguins twice in December 1995 and served as a backup goalie for 9 games, but never saw any actions. He also served as a backup for the Penguins in the playoffs for four games and did not participate in Cleveland's playoff run.

NHL years

First debuts

Lalime went back to Cleveland for a 3rd season in 1996-97 and remained with the Lumberjacks until early November. The Penguins then called him up and Lalime made his NHL debut on November 16 against the New York Rangers, as he replaced Ken Wregget midway through the game, allowing 3 goals on 14 shots in an 8-3 loss. Lalime's next appearance was on December 6, replacing Wregget after the 1st period down 2-0, but Lalime made 16 saves and the Penguins rebounded for a 5-3 win, giving him his first career victory. Lalime was given the start the next night against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and he responded with 30 saves in a 5-3 victory. Lalime would go on to set an NHL record with the longest unbeaten streak to begin a career (16 games with a 14-0-2 record) before suffering his first defeat on January 23, a 4-3 OT loss to the Colorado Avalanche. During the streak, Lalime recorded his first shutout, a 4-0 win over the San Jose Sharks on December 13, and had a 49 save performance against the Calgary Flames on January 21, a 4-2 Penguins victory. After the streak ended, Lalime cooled off for the rest of the season and finished off with a 21-12-2 record, 2.94 GAA and a save percentage of .913. With Cleveland, Lalime was 6-6-2 with a 3.24 GAA. He dressed as the backup to Ken Wregget during the Penguins 5 playoff games that year. November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York, U.S.A. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). ... Ken Wregget with the Pittsburgh Penguins Ken Wregget (born March 25, 1964 in Brandon, Manitoba) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League from 1983 through 2000. ... December 6 is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, commonly referred to as the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. ... is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. ... December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and play out of the Pengrowth Saddledome. ... is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ken Wregget with the Pittsburgh Penguins Ken Wregget (born March 25, 1964 in Brandon, Manitoba) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League from 1983 through 2000. ...

In 1997-98, Lalime and the Penguins could not agree on a contract, and he spent the season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the IHL, appearing in 31 games and posting a 10-10-9 record with a team leading GAA of 2.61 and .918 save percentage. On March 24, 1998, the Penguins traded his rights to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for Sean Pronger, but Lalime stayed with the Griffins, and played in 1 playoff game, allowing 4 goals in an OT loss. The Grand Rapids Griffins are a hockey team in the American Hockey League. ... is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim are a National Hockey League team based in Anaheim, California. ... Sean Pronger (born November 30, 1972 in Thunder Bay, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vancouver Canucks. ...

In 1998-99, he failed to make the Mighty Ducks team during the pre-season, and the club assigned him to the Kansas City Blades of the IHL. Lalime rewrote the teams record book with a 39-20-4 record, a 3.01 GAA and a save percentage of .900. He was named IHL goaltender of the month for March and earned a first team all-star selection after leading the league in wins, minutes played (3789) and saves (1708). In the playoffs, Lalime went 1-2 with a 2.08 GAA as Kansas City lost to the Long Beach Ice Dogs in the first round. The Kansas City Blades were a minor league ice hockey club that played in the International Hockey League from 1990 until the demise of the IHL in May of 2001. ... The Long Beach Ice Dogs are an ice hockey team in the ECHL, a AA hockey league that operates in North America. ...

Senator fame

The Mighty Ducks traded Lalime to the Ottawa Senators for Ted Donato and Antti-Jussi Niemi on June 18, and he opened the 1999-2000 season as a Senator as he and Ron Tugnutt would split duties. Lalime began his Sens career with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on October 2. He would go on and have a solid season with a 19-14-3 record, a GAA of 2.33 and save percentage of .905. The Sens would trade Tugnutt to Pittsburgh in March for Tom Barrasso, and Lalime would serve as his backup for the remainder of the season. Lalime dressed for 6 playoff games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but did not see any action as the Sens were put out in the 1st round. The Ottawa Senators (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. ... Theodore Ted Paul Donato (born April 28, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a retired ice hockey player who played in the NHL. Donato was selected 98th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. ... Antti-Jussi Niemi (born September 22, 1977 in Vantaa, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. ... is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ron Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967 in Scarborough, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Thomas Patrick Barrasso (born March 31, 1965, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA) is a retired ice hockey player. ... The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

The Senators gave Lalime the starting job in 2000-01, and he responded with a 36-19-5 record, 2.35 GAA, and a save percentage of .914 and helped the Sens to winning the North-East Division, despite missing 10 games with a sprained left MCL in mid-October. He was named NHL Player of the Week twice (November 27-December 3 and February 12-18). In the playoffs, the Sens would meet the Leafs for the 2nd straight season, and Lalime played very solid, with a GAA of 2.39, however the Sens struggled to score goals and were eliminated in 4 games. is the 331st day of the year (332nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2001-02 Lalime had a 27-24-8 record, 2.48 GAA and .903 save percentage. He was 2nd in the league with 7 shutouts and set a club record with a 149:41 shutout streak from October 23 to November 10. In the playoffs, the Sens faced off with the Philadelphia Flyers and were heavy underdogs, however, Lalime was unbeatable, as he allowed only 2 goals as Ottawa defeated the Flyers in 5 games. His GAA for the series was 0.40, and he had a .985 save percentage. In the 2nd round, the Sens met up with the Leafs for the 3rd straight year, and with a 5-0 game 1 win, Lalime tied an NHL playoff record with 4 shutouts. However the Leafs stormed back and eventually won the series in 7 games. Lalime finished the 2002 playoffs with a 7-5 record and a 1.39 GAA. October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

In 2002-03, the Senators won the Presidents Trophy for having the best regular season record, and Lalime led the way with a 39-20-7 record, 2.16 GAA and .911 save percentage. He was 2nd in the NHL in wins, shutouts (8), 4th in minutes (3943) and 5th in GAA. He appeared in his first all-star game on February 2 after Ed Belfour pulled out with an injury. He made 18 saves on 19 shots in 25 minutes, then he allowed 3 goals during the shootout and took the loss. He broke his own record for shutout streak with 184:06 from January 9-18. In the playoffs, he helped the Sens defeat the New York Islanders in 5 games, then the Philadelphia Flyers in 6 games, before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils in 7 games in the Eastern Conference Final. Lalime had an 11-7 record and GAA of 1.82 during the playoffs. The Presidents Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team which finished with the best record in the entire league during the regular season. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Edward John The Eagle Belfour (born April 21, 1965 in Carman, Manitoba, Canada) is an NHL goaltender who, as of July 1st, is a free agent. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York, a hamlet located on Long Island. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The Stanley Cup This is a list of Stanley Cup champions, including the finalists/challengers. ... The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. ...

In 2003-04, Lalime finished with a 25-23-7 record with a 2.29 GAA and save percentage of .905. In the opening round of the playoffs, the Sens would meet their Battle of Ontario opponents, the Toronto Maple Leafs for the 4th time in 5 years. Lalime struggled during the series, allowing the opening goal in every game, and despite the Senators heavily outshooting the Leafs, the series was tied after 6 games. In game 7, Lalime allowed 2 soft goals to Joe Nieuwendyk, and after the 1st period he was pulled out of the game with the Sens losing 3-0. They would eventually lose 4-1 and lost to the Leafs for the 4th straight time in the playoffs. It marked the end of Lalime's playing time in Ottawa. The Battle of Ontario is a name for the young but heated ice hockey rivalry between the Ottawa Senators NHL team and their provincial rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs. ... Joseph Nieuwendyk (born September 10, 1966 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a former Canadian ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ...

Recent years

The Senators decided to trade Lalime to the St. Louis Blues for a 4th round conditional pick in the 2005 NHL Draft on June 27, 2004. Lalime was set to be the Blues starter during the 2004-05 season, however the lockout wiped out the season, and Lalime did not play any hockey that year. The St. ... The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft. ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

During the 2005-06 season, he earned his first win with the Blues on October 11 against the Chicago Blackhawks, making 32 saves in a 4-1 victory. However, this was a season to forget for Lalime, as he finished the year with a 4-18-8 record, 3.64 GAA and a .881 save percentage. He also spent a part of the season in the AHL, where he posted a record of 6-6-1, 2.86 GAA and .903 save percentage with the Peoria Rivermen. On April 2, Lalime played his final game as a Blue, as he was suffered a torn ACL that had him out for the remainder of the season. is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... This article discusses the current American Hockey League team. ... is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On July 1, 2006, Patrick was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks to a one year $700,000 contract, likely to be the backup to Nikolai Khabibulin. He ended up being injured just before training camp with a herniated disk. In his debut (first game) as a Blackhawk on February 7, 2006, Lalime stopped 34 shots and shutout the Vancouver Canucks as Chicago won the game 3-0. He went 4-6-1 in 12 games during the regular season with a 3.07 GAA and a .896 save percentage. His play with the Blackhawks was good enough for the club to re-sign Lalime to another 1 year contract, this one worth $950,000. is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin (Russian Николай Иванович Хабибулин, Nikolaj Ivanovič Chabibulin; born January 13, 1973 in Sverdlovsk, USSR, now Yekaterinburg, Russia), nicknamed the Bulin Wall, is a goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ...

Records

• On May 2, 2002, Lalime became the fourteenth goaltender in NHL history to record four shutouts in one postseason, with a 27-save, 5-0 victory, in Toronto over the Maple Leafs. The win gave Lalime's Senators a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
• Owns the Senators record for wins in a season (39 in 2002-03), and in a career (146), along with career playoff wins (21).

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Mask creativity

Lalime is known for his distinguishing goalie mask theme - the use of cartoon eyes. His first mask in Pittsburgh featured a penguin with its eyes peeking through the ice. When he was traded to the Ottawa Senators, Lalime's mask featured the Warner Brothers cartoon character Marvin the Martian. The use of the character was inspired by the similarity of Marvin's costume to the logo of Lalime's former team, the Ottawa Senators. However, after a terrible St. Louis start (and getting sent to the minors), Lalime came back to the lineup with a completely different goalie mask which still featured the classic logo. This trend has continued in Chicago, where Lalime has the same theme going with his Blackhawks helmet. Warner Bros. ... This page is about the cartoon character. ... The Ottawa Senators (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. ...

Trivia

• Patrick and his wife, Marie-Helene Larocque, have two daughters: Liliana (2002) and Rosemary (2004).
• On his spare time he likes to fly his helicopter that he got his licences for and just bought one (around $400,000) during the summer of 2006.
• During the lockout near Christmas time he some offers to go play in Europe but he decided to stay home and celebrate with family. If it had continued into another season he said he would have gone for sure.
• A ball park in his home town of St. Bonaventure was renamed 'Parc Patrick Lalime' in honor of Patrick.
• Patrick was ejected from the March 5, 2004 Ottawa-Philadelphia game for fighting with Flyers goaltender Robert Esche. Lalime received a minor penalty for leaving the crease, a major penalty for fighting and a game misconduct.

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TV Guest Appearances

• TSN's Off The Record - April 19, 2007

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Career Statics

Regular season

Playoffs

External links

• The Patrick Lalime Official Site
• The Patrick Lalime Fanlisting
• Patrick Lalime's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Patrick Lalime Fan-Site