Gary Roberts

Left wing, Ice hockey player

1966 –

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Who is Gary Roberts?

Gary R. Roberts is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League 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.

Roberts was member of Memorial Cup and Minto Cup winning teams as Canadian junior hockey and box lacrosse champions, respectively. He was a first round selection of the Calgary Flames, 12th overall, at the 1984 NHL Entry Draft and played ten seasons in Calgary. Roberts was a member of the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup championship team and made two of his three NHL All-Star Game appearances as a representative of the team. A serious neck injury forced him to miss the majority of two seasons, and while his return earned him the 1996 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance and dedication to the game, he was forced into retirement following the 1995–96 season.

Remarkably, Roberts made a complete return to the league and played full seasons for Carolina, Toronto, Florida, and Pittsburgh - with some notable playoff runs to boot. His later years in the NHL were significant as he delivered a much-sought-after leadership presence which served to light a spark for teams trying to harness momentum and manufacture championship-caliber play.

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Born
May 23, 1966
North York
Also known as
  • Робертс, Гэри
Spouses
Education
  • Canterbury High School
Lived in
  • North York

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on July 23, 2013

Modified by JokerGem
on December 21, 2023

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