Sean Burke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons in the NHL for various teams including the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. Currently, he serves as the director of goaltending for the Vegas Golden Knights, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2023. Born in Windsor and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Burke's career transitioned from player to management within the sport.
On January 29, 1967, Sean Burke was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is a former professional ice hockey goaltender.
In 1983, Sean Burke played junior B hockey for the St. Michael's Buzzers and was drafted in the 3rd round of the OHL draft by the Toronto Marlboros.
In 1985, Sean Burke began playing in 130 games for other Canadian national teams.
In 1985, Sean Burke was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft.
In 1987, Sean Burke transitioned from Canada's Olympics national team to the New Jersey Devils.
In the 1987-88 regular season, Sean Burke only played 11 games, allowing him to maintain his rookie status for the following season.
In December 1988, Sean Burke became the first Devil to appear on the cover of The Hockey Digest after a strong playoff run.
Because Sean Burke played just 11 games in the 1987–88 regular season, he maintained his rookie status for the 1988–89 season.
In 1988, Sean Burke began his 18-season NHL career.
In 1988, Sean Burke played for the men's national team at the Winter Olympics in Calgary, achieving a fourth-place finish.
In 1990, Sean Burke continued playing for the New Jersey Devils.
1990-91 was Sean Burke's final season playing for the New Jersey Devils.
On August 28, 1992, Sean Burke was traded to the Hartford Whalers.
In 1992, Sean Burke played for the Canadian national team in the Winter Olympics for a second time, earning a silver medal.
In 1992, Sean Burke played in 11 games for the Canadian national team in the Winter Olympics.
Sean Burke was voted Whalers' team MVP beginning in 1993.
On November 2, 1997, Sean Burke and his then-wife were charged with assault following an alleged altercation at their home.
Sean Burke was voted Whalers' team MVP until 1997.
In January 1998, Sean Burke pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was fined $200, sentenced to 18 months probation, and required to complete an educational program on domestic violence.
In 2000, Sean Burke was selected to represent the Arizona Coyotes in the 2000-01 NHL All Star game.
In 2001, Sean Burke was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy.
In 2001, Sean Burke was selected to represent the Arizona Coyotes in the 2001-02 NHL All Star game.
In 2003, Sean Burke finished playing in 130 games for other Canadian national teams.
Before the 2006-07 season, Sean Burke was placed on waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning and then played for their AHL affiliate, the Springfield Falcons. He was subsequently picked up off re-entry waivers by the Los Angeles Kings.
On September 18, 2007, Sean Burke announced his retirement from professional hockey.
In 2007, Sean Burke concluded his 18-season NHL career.
On March 4, 2008, Sean Burke was hired by the Phoenix Coyotes as the director of prospect development, also serving as assistant to the general manager and goaltending coach.
In 2015, Sean Burke was part of the management group that led Canada to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championships, which was held in Prague, Czech Republic.
In September 2016, Sean Burke joined the Montreal Canadiens as a professional scout.
In 2016, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, taking home the gold medal.
On July 25, 2017, Sean Burke was announced as the general manager of Canada's men's team for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
In 2017, Sean Burke co-managed Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships in Cologne, Germany and Paris, France, taking home the silver medal.
In 2017, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, taking home the gold medal.
In 2018, Sean Burke managed Team Canada along with Ron Francis at the Spengler Cup, taking home the silver medal.
In 2018, Team Canada, managed by Sean Burke, won the bronze medal at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
In 2019, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, taking home the gold medal.
In 2020, Sean Burke was named to the IIHF All-Time Canada Team.
In 2020, Sean Burke was the full time goaltending coach with the Montreal Canadiens.
In March 2021, Sean Burke was appointed as the director of goaltending for the Montreal Canadiens.
On June 25, 2022, Sean Burke was appointed as the director of goaltending for the Vegas Golden Knights.
In 2023, Sean Burke helped coach the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup win, despite various injuries to the team's goaltenders.
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