22 Facts About Brian Elliott

1.

Brian Elliott was born on April 9,1985 and is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League.

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2.

Brian Elliott was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the ninth round, 291st overall, of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

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3.

Brian Elliott was not drafted by an Ontario Hockey League team in 2001 and returned to York-Simcoe for Major Midget the following season.

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4.

Brian Elliott was recalled to Ottawa four days later to back up Martin Gerber, as starting goaltender Ray Emery was recovering from wrist surgery.

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5.

On January 9,2009, Brian Elliott was recalled by Ottawa after being named the AHL's Goalie of the Month for December.

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6.

Brian Elliott's play earned him the starting position for the Canadian team in the 2009 AHL All-Star Game.

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7.

Brian Elliott signed a one-year contract worth $600,000 with the St Louis Blues on July 1,2011.

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8.

Brian Elliott was chosen to participate in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa.

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9.

On January 18,2012, Brian Elliott signed a two-year contract extension with the Blues.

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10.

On May 19,2014, Brian Elliott signed a three-year contract extension to remain in St Louis.

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11.

On January 22,2015, Brian Elliott was named to the 2015 NHL All-Star Game in Columbus, replacing Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who pulled out due to injury.

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12.

On March 12,2015, Brian Elliott tied Jaroslav Halak for the Blues' franchise record in shutouts.

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13.

Brian Elliott led the Blues to a first round victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.

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14.

Brian Elliott was replaced during their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Flyers lost in the first round 4 games to 2.

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15.

On June 26,2019, Brian Elliott re-signed with the Flyers, signing a one-year contract worth $2 million.

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16.

On May 4,2021, Brian Elliott played his 500th game in the NHL, the 77th goaltender to do so.

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17.

On July 28,2021, Brian Elliott was signed as a free agent to a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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18.

Brian Elliott played that night against the New York Rangers, his third start of the season.

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19.

Brian Elliott allowed 3 goals on 23 shots, and the game eventually went into a shootout.

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20.

Brian Elliott's father, Bill, is a television director who has worked on numerous Canadian television programs, including The Red Green Show.

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21.

Brian Elliott was taught the art of moose calling by the late Owen Scott, a champion moose caller.

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22.

Brian Elliott paid tribute to Scott with a moose painted on the back of his goaltender mask.

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