Andy Moog

Lore & Background

Moog began his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, drafted 132nd overall in 1980. He shared goaltending duties with Grant Fuhr and played a key role in the Oilers' first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 1983. After Fuhr was injured in the 1984 Final, Moog stepped in and led Edmonton to a series win over the New York Islanders. He won a second Stanley Cup in 1985 and a third in 1987, though Fuhr started most playoff games. Moog demanded a trade in 1987 to play for Team Canada at the Calgary Winter Olympics, where Canada finished fourth.

At the 1988 trade deadline, Moog was dealt to the Boston Bruins. He formed a goaltending tandem with Réjean Lemelin, and the duo won the William M. Jennings Trophy in 1989–90. Moog became known as a 'Hab-killer' after shutting out the Montreal Canadiens in the 1992 playoffs. He ranks third on the Bruins' all-time playoff wins list with 36. Moog's Bruins mask was voted one of the scariest by The Hockey News. He also served as vice-president of the NHL Players' Association during the 1992 strike and 1994–95 lockout.

Moog was traded to the Minnesota North Stars (who relocated to Dallas) in 1993. He led the Dallas Stars to the playoffs and recorded a career-low 2.15 goals-against average in 1996–97. He signed with the Montreal Canadiens in 1997 and led them to their first playoff series win since 1993 before retiring in 1998.

Reader's Guide

Andy Moog's career spanned 18 NHL seasons and four teams, defined by his role in pioneering the goaltending tandem system. With the Edmonton Oilers, he was part of a dynasty that won three Stanley Cups, stepping up when Grant Fuhr was injured in the 1984 Final. His trade to the Boston Bruins in 1988 brought him to a team that reached the Stanley Cup Final twice (1988, 1990), losing both times to his former Oilers teammates. Moog's partnership with Réjean Lemelin produced the Jennings Trophy in 1990 and made the Bruins a perennial contender. He became the 10th goalie in NHL history to win 300 games, a milestone reached in 1994. Off the ice, Moog served as vice-president of the NHL Players' Association during labor disputes and later owned a minor-league franchise in Fort Worth. His post-playing career included goaltending consultant roles for Team Canada, including at the 2002 Winter Olympics where Canada won gold. Moog's legacy is that of a reliable, adaptable goaltender who succeeded in multiple systems and remained effective into his late 30s.

Did You Know?

• Moog was the 10th goalie in NHL history to win 300 games, reaching the milestone on March 18, 1994.
• He won the William M. Jennings Trophy in 1989–90 sharing it with goaltending partner Réjean Lemelin.
• Moog's Bruins mask was voted one of the scariest goalie masks by The Hockey News.