Mike Condon (ice hockey)

Mike Condon
Born (1990-04-27) April 27, 1990
Holliston, MA, USA
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team Montreal Canadiens
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 2013present

Michael "Mike" Johnston Condon[1] (born April 27, 1990) is an American professional ice hockey goalie for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Early life

Condon was born on April 27, 1990 to Mary and Teddy Condon in Holliston, Massachusetts.[1][2] He has one older brother, Zach.[2] His father is a sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police,[2] and his mother is a real estate broker.[1] His father was involved in the manhunt of the Boston Marathon bombers.[2] Condon attended the Belmont Hill School before attending Princeton University, where he majored in politics.[1]

Playing career

As a young boy, Condon played hockey for the Boston Jr. Eagles. As a senior, he was named second-team All-Ivy League while playing for the Tigers.

Undrafted at the conclusion of his career with Princeton, Condon signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL[3] On April 7, 2013, after four games with the Reign where he went 3–1–0 with a 1.48 goals against average, Condon signed a professional tryout agreement with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League (AHL).[4]

On May 8, 2013, Condon signed his first professional contract with the Montreal Canadiens.[5]

On October 11, 2015, Condon started his first NHL game, leading the Canadiens to a 3–1 win against the Ottawa Senators.[6] He stopped 20 of 21 shots, only allowing one goal against from Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau.[6] Senators goaltender Matt O'Connor made his NHL debut in the same game, making the two the first goaltenders to make their first NHL start on the same night since October 14, 1967.[6] On November 9, Condon was named the NHL third star of the week for his play filling in for the injured Carey Price.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2006–07 Belmont Hill School USHS 5 2.71 .941
2007–08 Belmont Hill School USHS 31 2.13 .931
2008–09 Belmont Hill School USHS 31 2.12 .934
2009–10 Princeton University ECAC 4 0 1 0 123 5 0 2.44 .902
2010–11 Princeton University ECAC 11 6 4 1 660 31 1 2.82 .902
2011–12 Princeton University ECAC 14 4 6 3 832 40 0 2.88 .919
2012–13 Princeton University ECAC 24 8 11 4 1354 56 2 2.48 .923
2012–13 Ontario Reign ECHL 4 3 1 0 243 6 1 1.48 .943
2012–13 Houston Aeros AHL 5 3 0 0 226 9 0 2.39 .919 3 1 2 179 11 0 3.69 .909
2013–14 Wheeling Nailers ECHL 39 23 12 4 2315 84 6 2.18 .931 10 6 3 625 26 2 2.50 .926
2013–14 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 3 1 1 0 145 6 0 2.48 .909
2014–15 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 48 23 19 6 2857 116 4 2.44 .921
2015–16 Montreal Canadiens NHL 55 21 25 6 3123 141 1 2.71 .903
AHL totals 56 27 20 6 3,228 131 4 2.43 .920 3 1 2 179 11 0 3.69 .909

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Mike Condon Bio". Princeton Tigers. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Condon Initially Deemed Traitor By Friends & Family". Sportsnet. January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  3. Whyno, Stephen (October 12, 2015). "Canadiens goalie Mike Condon takes improbable journey to NHL debut". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  4. "Condon Gets Chance in Houston". ECAC Hockey. April 7, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  5. "Canadiens sign goaltender Mike Condon to a two-year contract". Montreal Canadiens. May 8, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 "Mike Condon earns first NHL win as Canadiens beat Senators 3-1". National Hockey League. October 11, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  7. "NHL's 3 stars: Patrick Kane, Tyler Seguin and Mike Condon". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.

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