Mike Vernon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Vernon
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 24, 1963(1963-02-24)
Age	61
Birthplace	Calgary
Country	Canada
Birth City	Calgary
Horoscope	Pisces

Mike Vernon Biography

Mike Vernon is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on February 24, 1963 in Calgary, Calgary, Canada. Former goaltender who spent most of his career with the Calgary Flames. One-time winner of the William M. Jennings Trophy and Conn Smythe Trophy.

He shared the William M. Jennings Trophy with Chris Osgood in 1996.

Michael “Mike” Vernon (born February 24, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks and Florida Panthers. He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, with the Flames in 1989 and the Red Wings in 1997. He appeared in five NHL All-Star Games, was named a second team All-Star in 1989, shared the William M. Jennings Trophy in 1996 and was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as most valuable player of the playoffs in 1997. Vernon won over 300 games in his NHL career.

A native of Calgary, Vernon played his junior hockey in his hometown. First for the Calgary Canucks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 1979–80, and then the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He appeared in 59 games in his first WHL season, 1980–81, posting a 33–17–1 record before leading the team to the WHL finals where the Wranglers lost the best-of-seven championship to the Victoria Cougars, four games to three. He attracted the attention of the Calgary Flames, who selected him with their third round pick, 56th overall, at the 1981 NHL Entry Draft.

He married Jane Vernon in 1994; the couple had four children: Amelia, Matthew, John and William.

Mike Vernon Net Worth

Mike Vernon is one of the richest Hockey Player from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Vernon 's net worth $11 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He won a World Junior Championship bronze medal for Canada in 1983.

He was named to four consecutive NHL All Star games from 1988 to 1991 and won a pair of Stanley Cup Championships, one with the Flames and one with the Detroit Red Wings.

Vernon was born February 24, 1963, in Calgary. His father Martin worked in construction and was president of the South Calgary community hockey organization where young Mike played his youth hockey. Vernon attended Central Memorial High School and Henry Wise Wood Senior High School. He was always a goaltender, often joining his father for practices by age four and always focusing on the goaltenders. He considered his mother Lorraine his first coach and claimed his introduction to goaltending came from his family: “I had three brothers and when it came time to play hockey, they always said the same thing: ‘Get Mikey, he’ll play net.'”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mike Vernon height 5 ft 9 in Mike weight 167 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mike Vernon Dating?

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Vernon was a standout goaltender in junior for the Calgary Wranglers of the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was named both goaltender of the year and most valuable player in 1982 and 1983. He was loaned to the Portland Winterhawks for the 1983 Memorial Cup and was named the top goaltender of the tournament in leading Portland to the championship.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Mike Vernon celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

Vernon solidified his position as the Flames’ starting goaltender in 1986–87, finishing third in the NHL with 30 wins. His 39 wins the following season was second in the league, one behind Grant Fuhr. He played in the 1988 All-Star Game, his first of four consecutive appearances in the event, and helped the Flames win the Presidents’ Trophy as the NHL’s top team in the regular season. The Flames were upset by the Oilers in the playoffs, however.

How many Stanley Cups did Mike Vernon win?

He played in four Stanley Cup finals, winning two Stanley Cups. Vernon held virtually every Flames franchise goaltending record upon his retirement.

Is Mike Vernon in the Hall of Fame?

PlayerMike Vernon (1983-2002)

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L273
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How tall was Mike Vernon?

5′ 9″

Is Chris Osgood a Hall of Famer?

He one of a list of outright Hall of Famers on that 2002 Cup team. Osgood, well, is not so decorated. He won a couple Jennings trophies for a low GAA, splitting both with Vernon and Hasek.

Who played goalie for the Flames?

Article content. If it was up to Jacob Markstrom , the Calgary Flames netminder would play every game of the preseason, 82 of 82 National Hockey League games, and playoffs.