Denis Herron

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Full Name: Denis Bernard Herron Current Team: Retired Height/Weight: 5' 11" / 165lbs Caught: Left Birthdate: June 18, 1952 Nationality:  Canada Birthplace: Chambly, PQ, Canada Amateur Draft: 1972, 3rd Round, 40th Overall Position: Goaltender Drafted By: Pittsburgh Penguins Drafted From: Trois-Rivieres Draveurs

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Denis is the first goaltender in National Hockey League history to be drafted and then start the following season in the National Hockey League, making the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster the fall after his 1972 draft year. Herron started the Penguins' third game of the season, a 5-2 win over the California Golden Seals. During that first season Denis won his first two road starts with shutouts of the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks.

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• Vezina Trophy: 1980-81 (Montreal) (shared with Michel Larocque and Richard Sevigny)
• Jennings Trophy: 1981-82 (Montreal) (shared with Rick Wamsley)
• Pittsburgh Player's Player Award (Leadership and Dedication): 1976-77, 1977-78, 1983-84
• Pittsburgh Booster Club Award (Three-Star Selections): 1977-78
• NHL Goals-Against Average Leader: 1981-82 (Montreal) (2.64 GAA)
• NHL Shutouts Leader: 1981-82 (Montreal) (3 shutouts)
• AHL Playoffs GAA Leader: 1974 (Hershey) (1.73 GAA)

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