Mark Fitzpatrick

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July 17, 1998: The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Mark Fitzpatrick to the Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Michal Sykora and a 4th round draft pick in 1999. Read all about it here and here .

CONGRATS, FITZY!

Mark is one of my favorite goalies because I've always had great affection for "the underdog". I also have a lot of respect and admiration for Mark and the way he has overcome personal and health difficulties, and still remained a sweet and down-to-earth guy.

Besides, how many goalies do you know that can do THIS?

So this page is my little tribute to one of my favorite goalies.

Me and Fitzy at the Mayfair Hotel, Coconut Grove, January 1998

Way To Go, Fitzy! Win #100!

Mark stops a Jagr penalty shot (signed by both Fitzy and Jagr)

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STATISTICS

1997-98

HONORS

Mark was awarded the NHL's Bill Masterson Trophy in 1992 for perserverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

MILESTONES

First NHL game: November 6, 1988 at Chicago (with the Los Angeles Kings).
First NHL win: November 6, 1988 at Chicago (with the Los Angeles Kings).
First NHL shutout: November 20, 1989 at Chicago (with the Los Angeles Kings).

TEAM HISTORY

1988-1989: Los Angeles Kings
1989-1993:New York Islanders
1993-present:Florida Panthers
Second goaltender selected by the Panthers and fourth goaltender taken overall in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft.

PERSONAL

Born: November 13, 1968 in Toronto, Ontario
Height: 6'2"
Weight:198
Catches:Left
Marital Status:Divorced

Mark resides in Coral Springs, Florida and has a daughter named Alexandra. Away from the rink, Mark enjoys fishing, tennis and golf. Ken Dryden and Wayne Gretzky are his hockey heroes and he is a big fan of actress Julia Roberts.

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Mark Fitzpatrick - Career in Photos

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©1998, TabbysGal

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