Gary Roberts
- January 4, 2024
- Hockey Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Gary Roberts |
Occupation | Hockey Player |
Date Of Birth | May 23, 1966(1966-05-23) |
Age | 58 |
Birthplace | Toronto |
Country | Canada |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Gary Roberts Biography
Name | Gary Roberts |
Birthday | May 23 |
Birth Year | 1966 |
Place Of Birth | Toronto |
Birth Country | Canada |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Michelle Roberts |
Children(s) | Jordan Roberts |
Gary Roberts is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on May 23, 1966 in Toronto, Canada. NHL left winger who spent 21 years in the league with six different franchises. He was selected to two All-Star games with the Calgary Flames and a third with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He played alongside Al MacInnis on the Calgary Flames.
Gary R. Roberts (born May 23, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning. Renowned for his physical fitness during his career, Roberts has become a high performance trainer for players at all levels of the sport.
In junior hockey, Roberts was drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He joined the Ottawa 67’s in 1982–83 and scored 20 points in 53 games. Roberts improved to 57 points in his second season and added 17 points in 13 playoff games. The 67’s reached the OHL final and defeated the Kitchener Rangers to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup. The victory advanced the 67’s to the 1984 Memorial Cup tournament where Ottawa reached the final. They again faced Kitchener, who were the tournament hosts, and won the national championship with a 7–2 victory. Following the season, the Calgary Flames selected Roberts with their first round selection, 12th overall, at the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
He grew up in North York, Ontario Province, Canada.
Gary Roberts Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Hockey Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Gary Roberts is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Roberts 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was selected 12th overall in the 1984 NHL Draft by the Flames.
He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for coming back to the NHL from a devastating neck injury.
Roberts was born on May 23, 1966, in Toronto, Ontario, but grew up in Whitby. His best friend growing up was future NHL teammate Joe Nieuwendyk; the pair played minor hockey together in the winter, and box lacrosse in the summer. Roberts played Junior A lacrosse with the Whitby Warriors in the mid-1980s, with whom he won a Minto Cup, the Canadian junior championship.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
Gary Roberts height 5 feet 11 inches Gary weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Gary Roberts Dating?
According to our records, Gary Roberts married to Michelle Roberts. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Roberts’s is not dating anyone.
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Developing into an offensive leader, Roberts scored more goals (39) in 1989–90 than he had points (38) the previous season. He scored his first career hat trick in a 6–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on March 30, 1990. After regressing to 22 goals and 53 points in 1990–91, Roberts set career highs in 1991–92 with 53 goals and 90 points. Both totals led the Flames and 53 goals remains the second highest single-season total in Flames history, behind Lanny McDonald’s 66 goals in 1982–83. He played in his first NHL All-Star Game in 1992, and became one of the first two players in NHL history to score 50 goals and record 200 penalty minutes in the same season (along with Kevin Stevens of the Pittsburgh Penguins).
Facts & Trivia
Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Gary Roberts celebrates birthday on May 23 of every year.
The injury was considered career threatening and required two surgeries, in March and October 1995, to repair. After missing the first half of the 1995–96 season, Roberts made his return on January 10, 1996, against the Hartford Whalers. The fans greeted him with a standing ovation and he responded by scoring a goal and throwing several bodychecks in the game. Although he played only 35 games, Roberts scored 22 goals and had 42 points. His return and performance earned him the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication to the game. The problems with his neck failed to abate however, and on June 17, 1996, Roberts elected to retire from the NHL at the age of 30.
How many Stanley Cups did Gary Roberts win?
Over his 21-year career, the big winger won a Stanley Cup , Bill Masterton Trophy, and played in 3 All-Star games.
Is Gary Roberts in the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Not in Hall of Fame – 75. Gary Roberts.
How much does it cost to train with Gary Roberts?
Take, for example, the best-known of these programs, run by retired NHLer Gary Roberts. Off-season conditioning at his High Performance Centre in Toronto costs $4,500 for minor players and $10,000 for pros.
Where did Gary Roberts move to?
Look no further than Gary Roberts’ Uxbridge estate. The former NHL player played 21 seasons in the league, including four with the Leafs, before retiring in 2009 and settling in Uxbridge, where he enjoyed a fruitful post- hockey career as founder of Gary Roberts High Performance Training.
When did Gary Roberts retire?
2008