Sean Burke's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sean Burke. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Sean Burke is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons in the NHL from 1988 to 2007 for several teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, and Vancouver Canucks. He is currently the director of goaltending for the Vegas Golden Knights, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2023. Born in Windsor, Ontario, and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Burke's career transitioned from playing to a management role within the NHL.
December 1988: The Hockey Digest Cover
In December 1988, Sean Burke became the first New Jersey Devil to appear on the cover of The Hockey Digest.
1989: All-Star Game Selection
In 1989, Sean Burke was named to the NHL All-Star Game.
1992: Winter Olympics Silver Medal
In 1992, Sean Burke won a silver medal at the Winter Olympics playing for the Canadian national team.
1993: Whalers' Team MVP
From 1993, Sean Burke was voted the Hartford Whalers' team MVP.
1997: Whalers' Team MVP
Until 1997, Sean Burke was voted the Hartford Whalers' team MVP.
2001: Vezina and Hart Trophy Finalist
In 2001-02 season, Sean Burke was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy and third finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy.
2006: 300th Career Win
In 2006, Sean Burke recorded his 300th career NHL win while playing for the Philadelphia Flyers (for the second time).
2015: IIHF World Championships Gold Medal
In 2015, Sean Burke was part of the management group that led Canada to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championships.
2016: Spengler Cup Gold Medal
In 2016, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, where the team took home a gold medal.
2017: IIHF World Championships Silver Medal
In 2017, Sean Burke co-managed Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships, where Canada took home the silver medal.
2017: Spengler Cup Gold Medal
In 2017, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, where the team took home a gold medal.
2018: Spengler Cup Silver Medal
In 2018, Sean Burke managed Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, where the team took home a silver medal.
2018: Winter Olympics Bronze Medal
In 2018, Team Canada went on to win the bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, managed by Sean Burke as the general manager.
2019: Spengler Cup Gold Medal
In 2019, Sean Burke was the General Manager for Team Canada at the Spengler Cup, where the team took home a gold medal.
2020: IIHF All-Time Canada Team
In 2020, Sean Burke was named into the IIHF All-Time Canada Team.
2023: Stanley Cup Win
In 2023, Sean Burke helped coach the Vegas Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup.
