Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt was born on October 22,1967 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender.
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17 Facts About Ron Tugnutt
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Ron Tugnutt was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the fourth round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.
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Ron Tugnutt was primarily used as a backup during his first three pro seasons, bouncing up and down between the Halifax Citadels of the American Hockey League and the parent club in Quebec City.
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Ron Tugnutt's performance evoked such respect that after it was over, several Bruins players skated over to congratulate Tugnutt.
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Ron Tugnutt remained in this role until he was selected by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 1993 expansion draft.
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Anaheim quickly settled on Hebert as their future starter, and the Montreal Canadiens decided that Andre Racicot and Les Kuntar were not adequately serving as Patrick Roy's backup, so Ron Tugnutt was acquired by the Canadiens in exchange for Stephan Lebeau.
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Ron Tugnutt was productive in Portland, helping lead the Pirates to the Calder Cup Finals.
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Ron Tugnutt was in goal for the May 4,2000, playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers in which he made 70 saves on 72 shots.
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Ron Tugnutt battled injuries and ended up sharing time with young netminder Marc Denis.
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In January 2003, Turco suffered an ankle injury that allowed Ron Tugnutt to start almost 20 straight games, and he posted back to back shutouts during that stretch.
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Ron Tugnutt was sent down to the minors for the first time in almost ten years to get some playing time with the Utah Grizzlies.
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Just five games in, Ron Tugnutt pulled his groin and was out until after the All Star break.
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Ron Tugnutt was a consultant with Hockey Canada until 2013 when that relationship ended.
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Ron Tugnutt then moved behind the bench of his sons' team the Kemptville 73's.
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Ron Tugnutt is married to wife Lisa, and the couple have two sons, Jacob and Matthew.
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Ron Tugnutt previously owned the Kemptville 73's, a Junior "A" ice hockey team, where he served as head coach, president and governor.
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