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'''James Reimer''' (pronounced Rye-mer) (born March 15, 1988) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] of the [[National Hockey League]]. |
'''James Reimer''' (pronounced Rye-mer) (born March 15, 1988) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] of the [[National Hockey League]]. |
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Reimer has been given the nickname "Optimus Reim" by Leafs fans, a reference to the [[Transformers]] character [[Optimus Prime]]. |
Reimer has been given the nickname "Optimus Reim" by Leafs fans, a reference to the [[Transformers]] character [[Optimus Prime]]. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Revision as of 07:24, 3 March 2011
| James Reimer | |||
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| Born |
March 15, 1988 Arborg, Manitoba, CAN | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| NHL team | Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| NHL draft |
99th overall, 2006 Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| Playing career | 2008–present | ||
James Reimer (pronounced Rye-mer) (born March 15, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League.
Reimer has been given the nickname "Optimus Reim" by Leafs fans, a reference to the Transformers character Optimus Prime.
Playing career
Reimer grew up in Morweena, Manitoba and played his first years of minor hockey in Arborg. The 6'2" goaltender was drafted 99th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft from the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. Prior to his time in the WHL, he played for the Interlake Lightning in the Manitoba AAA Midget league.[1]
Much of Reimer's 2008-2009 season was spent with the Reading Royals of the ECHL, where he recorded a record of 10-7-3, with a GAA of 3.30 and a .904 save percentage. However, some of it was spent briefly with the Toronto Marlies. On December 27, 2008, Reimer earned his first AHL win for the Toronto Marlies in a 3-2 shootout victory against the Manitoba Moose.[2] In three games for the Marlies, Reimer accumulated a record of 1-2, with a GAA of 3.28 and a .882 save percentage.
Reimer was traded from the Reading Royals to the (Charleston) South Carolina Stingrays on the league's trade deadline day.[3] in March 2009. The Stingrays had experienced goaltending problems all season long (eight goaltenders used during the season), and Reimer was able to help the Stingrays win their third Kelly Cup Championship, and Most Valuable Player honours in the Kelly Cup Finals, winning Game 7.
In 2009, Reimer participated in the Maple Leafs' pre-season training camp, and was eventually sent down to their farm club, the Toronto Marlies. On October 13, 2009, Reimer was called up to the Toronto Maple Leafs after an injury to incumbent starting goalie Vesa Toskala opened up a roster spot for him to serve as their backup goalie.[4] Reimer's stint with the parent club ended on October 25, 2009 when he was sent back down to the Marlies having not seen any playing time while with the Leafs.
On December 20, 2010, Reimer made his NHL debut with the Maple Leafs when he relieved starting goaltender Jonas Gustavsson during the third period against the visiting Atlanta Thrashers.
On January 1, 2011, Reimer made his first NHL start against the Ottawa Senators in Kanata, Ontario, and also recorded his first career NHL win, 5 - 1. Reimer recorded his first career NHL shutout on February 3rd, 2011, in a 3 - 0 win at home against the Carolina Hurricanes.[5]
Personal
James is married. James is the son of Harold and Marlene Reimer. He began playing goaltender because his older brother Mark wanted someone to shoot on.[6]
Career statistics
Regular season
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | OTL | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 34 | 7 | 18 | 3 | — | 1709 | 80 | 0 | 2.81 | .910 |
| 2006–07 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 60 | 26 | 23 | 7 | — | 3339 | 148 | 3 | 2.66 | .912 |
| 2007–08 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 30 | 8 | 15 | 0 | — | — | 76 | 1 | 2.73 | .920 |
| 2008–09 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 183 | 10 | 0 | 3.28 | .880 |
| 2008–09 | Reading Royals | ECHL | 22 | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | 1236 | 68 | 0 | 3.30 | .904 |
| 2008–09 | South Carolina Stingrays | ECHL | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 363 | 8 | 2 | 1.32 | .961 |
| 2009–10 | Toronto Marlies | AHL | 25 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1520 | 57 | 1 | 2.25 | .925 |
Playoffs
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | Red Deer Rebels | WHL | 7 | 3 | 4 | 417 | 27 | 0 | 3.88 | .871 |
| 2008–09 | South Carolina Stingrays | ECHL | 8 | 4 | 1 | 497 | 18 | 1 | 2.17 | .929 |
References
- ^ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=89975
- ^ http://www.tsn.ca/ahl/story/?id=261029
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/nhl/mapleleafs/article/709334--lousy-leafs-shake-things-up
- ^ Zwolinksi, Mark (3 February 2011). "Reimer gets first NHL shutout as gutsy Leafs blow past Hurricanes". Toronto Star. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ Ulmer, Mike (2011-01-12). "James Reimer, The Leafs' Shining Light". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved 2011-01-26.