Brian Foster (ice hockey)

Last updated
Brian Foster
Born (1987-02-04) February 4, 1987 (age 36)
Pembroke, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Right
AHL team
Former teams		 WBS Penguins
Florida Panthers
Lillehammer IK
NHL Draft 161st overall, 2005
Florida Panthers
Playing career 2010–present

Brian Foster (born February 4, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL on loan from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Contents

Early life

Foster was born in Pembroke, New Hampshire. Prior to turning professional, he attended the University of New Hampshire where he played four seasons with the New Hampshire Wildcats men's ice hockey team which competes in NCAA's Division I in the Hockey East conference.

Career

Foster was selected by the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. [1]

During the 2011–12 season, Foster was recalled from AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage, by the Panthers on February 1, 2012, to serve as the back-up for Scott Clemmensen, while starter Jose Theodore was injured. [2] He made his NHL debut on February 4, 2012, against the Tampa Bay Lightning, relieving Clemmensen during the second period of the game. This would represent Foster's only NHL appearance to date, as he was reassigned to the Rampage four days later on February 8, 2012. [3] [4]

On February 15, 2013, while playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones, Foster became the 11th goaltender in ECHL history to be credited with a goal in the game between the Cyclones and the visiting Trenton Titans. [5]

On August 20, 2013, Foster signed as free agent to a one-year ECHL contract with the Stockton Thunder. [6]

After one season with Lillehammer IK in the Norwegian GET-ligaen, Foster transferred to the Danish League, signing a two-year deal with Esbjerg Energy on July 2, 2015. [7] Foster was later released from his contract in Denmark a month later in order to sign an AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on August 3, 2015. [8] He was later assigned to ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers, to begin the 2015–16 season.

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGPWLT/OTMINGA SO GAA SV% GPWLMINGASOGAASV%
2004–05 New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs EJHL 41306423399832.51.920————————
2005–06 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 26129315167102.81.91310012000.001.000
2006–07 U. of New Hampshire HE 72202981122.21.933————————
2007–08 U. of New HampshireHE62223721903.06.899————————
2008–09 U. of New HampshireHE351911420809332.68.910————————
2009–10 U. of New HampshireHE3817147229711402.98.908————————
2010–11 Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs CHL 2099111246003.20.884————————
2010–11 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 19116110984222.30.9184132921102.26.899
2011–12 San Antonio Rampage AHL 124606093703.64.885————————
2011–12 Cincinnati CyclonesECHL291611216837832.78.902————————
2011–12 Florida Panthers NHL 10005000.001.000————————
2012–13 Cincinnati CyclonesECHL32197417968002.67.907————————
2012–13 San Antonio RampageAHL71303091502.92.910————————
2013–14 Stockton Thunder ECHL4523165269513412.98.901————————
2014–15 Lillehammer IK GET 43——————2.94.9054—————4.15.879
2015–16 Wheeling Nailers ECHL22108312665712.70.90816979534803.02.902
2015–16 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL93314622713.51.857————————
NHL totals10005000.001.000————————

Awards and honors

AwardYear
College
All-Hockey East First Team 2009–10 [9]
AHCA East Second-Team All-American 2009–10

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins</span> American Hockey League team in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and are the AHL affiliates of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, just outside the city of Wilkes-Barre. They have won the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy twice for having the best record in the regular season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Deslauriers</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks. Deslauriers was selected by the Oilers in the second round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft with the 31st overall pick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scott Clemmensen</span> American ice hockey player (born 1977)

Scott Lee Clemmensen is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender, who played with the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Bissonnette</span> Canadian ice hockey player and analyst

Paul Albert Bissonnette, nicknamed "Biz Nasty", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Gove</span> American ice hockey player and coach

David Thomas Gove was an American ice hockey player and head coach of the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. He last played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) during the 2008–09 season. Though he primarily played in the minor leagues, Gove did appear in two games with the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL) between 2005 and 2007.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Andy Chiodo</span> Canadian ice hockey player (born 1983)

Andy Chiodo is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Chiodo played eight games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2003–04 season, for whom he is presently a goaltending coach. The rest of his career, which lasted from 2003 to 2017, was mainly spent in European leagues.

Mattias Modig is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with Luleå HF and Växjö Lakers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Zatkoff</span> American ice hockey player

Jeff Zatkoff is an American professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tim Wallace</span> American ice hockey player

Timothy Todd Wallace is an American professional ice hockey center and ice hockey coach. He is currently signed to National Ice Hockey League (NIHL) side Milton Keynes Lightning as Player/Coach and Director of Hockey Development.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan D'Aversa</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Jonathan D'Aversa is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the American Hockey League (AHL) with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before spending the majority of his professional career in Europe.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Thiessen</span> Ice hockey player

Brad Thiessen is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played briefly in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derek Nesbitt</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Derek Nesbitt is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and the current head coach of the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Muse</span> American ice hockey goaltender (born 1988)

John Roger Muse is an American ice hockey goaltender who is currently with Glasgow Clan in the UK Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Muse was most recently with Rødovre Mighty Bulls in the Danish Metal Ligaen. He also previously played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Nick Boucher is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Fort Wayne Komets of the CHL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Street (ice hockey)</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Benjamin Street is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward for EHC Red Bull München of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). An undrafted player, Street played five seasons of college hockey with the Wisconsin Badgers before turning professional in 2010. He joined the Calgary Flames organization in 2012 before signing with the Colorado Avalanche in 2014. He has also played with the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colin Stevens</span> American ice hockey player

Colin Stevens is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ethan Prow</span> American ice hockey player

Ethan Prow is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing with the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League (AHL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carter Rowney</span> Canadian ice hockey player

Carter Rowney is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently under contract with Löwen Frankfurt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Rowney has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Casey DeSmith</span> American ice hockey goaltender

Casey DeSmith is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He holds the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins record for most saves in a playoff game. DeSmith was named to the AHL's 2016–17 All-Rookie Team and was a co-recipient of the 2017 Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gage Quinney</span> American ice hockey player

Gage Quinney is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing under contract with the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Quinney is notable as the first Nevada-born player in NHL history, making his debut with his hometown team, the Golden Knights.

References

  1. ↑ "Pembroke, New Hampshire". City-Data.com. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Panthers Recall G Brian Foster". Florida Panthers. 2012-02-01. Retrieved 2012-02-01.
  3. ↑ "Panthers Re-assign Brian Foster to San Antonio". oursportscentral.com. 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  4. ↑ "Panthers reassign Brian Foster to Rampage". The Official Site of the San Antonio Rampage. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Foster becomes 11th ECHL goaltender to score goal". ECHL. 2013-02-15. Archived from the original on 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
  6. ↑ "Thunder, Foster on the prowl". Stockton Thunder. 2013-08-20. Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
  7. ↑ "Energy land former NHL player Foster" (Press release) (in Danish). Esbjerg Energy. 2015-07-02.
  8. ↑ "Penguins sign goaltender Brian Foster". Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. 2015-08-03. Archived from the original on 2015-08-05. Retrieved 2015-08-03.
  9. ↑ "NCAA (Hockey East) First All-Star Teams". eliteprospects.com. 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2012-12-03.


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.