Manny Fernandez (ice hockey)

Manny Fernandez
Born (1974-08-27) August 27, 1974
Etobicoke, Ontario
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Dallas Stars
Minnesota Wild
Luleå HF
Boston Bruins
NHL draft 52nd overall, 1992
Quebec Nordiques
Playing career 1994–2009

Emmanuel L. Fernandez (born August 27, 1974) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 16 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and Boston Bruins. Outside of the NHL, Fernandez played for Luleå HF of the Elitserien.

Fernandez is a two-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Fernandez played parts of three seasons with the Laval Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He helped the Titan during the playoff, defeating the Verdun Collège Français and Drummondville Voltigeurs. The Titan defeated the Sherbrooke Faucons four games to one in the final to win the President's Cup and earn a berth into the Memorial Cup tournament. During the course of the season, Fernandez posted a record of 26-14-2 with a 3.61 GAA and a .885 save percentage. In the playoffs, he posted a record of 12-1 with a 3.08 GAA and a .909 save percentage, winning the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the QMJHL Playoff MVP.[1]

He was drafted 52nd overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1992 NHL entry draft. He did not play a game for the team. On February 13, 1994, the Nordiques traded Fernandez to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Tommy Sjödin and a 1994 third-round draft pick.[2] On April 1, 1995, Fernandez made his NHL debut, stopping 24 of 27 shots in a 3–2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.[3] After the game, he was sent down to play for their IHL-affiliate Kalamazoo Wings. On February 16, 2000, Fernandez earned his first career NHL shutout, stopping all 18 shots in a 3–0 win against the Nashville Predators.[4]

On June 12, 2000, the Stars traded Fernandez along with Brad Lukowich to the new expansion team Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2000 third-round draft pick and a 2002 fourth-round draft pick.[5] He was awarded the Three Star Award for his performance during the season.[6] On August 10, 2001, Fernandez signed a two-year contract to stay with the Wild.[7] On July 30, 2003, Fernandez signed a one-year contract to stay with the Wild.[8] On July 19, 2004, Fernandez signed a one-year contract to stay with the Wild.[9] On January 2, 2006, the NHL named Fernandez as the NHL Defensive Player of the Week.[10] On August 3, 2005, Fernandez signed a one-year, $1.672 million contract to stay with the Wild and then signed a multi-year extension on March 3, 2006.[11][12] During the 2006–07 season, Fernandez finished with a record of 22-16 with a 2.55 GAA and a .911 save percentage. He was awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy which he shared with Wild goaltender Niklas Bäckström.[13]

On June 30, 2007, the Wild traded Fernandez to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Petr Kalus and 2008 fourth-round draft pick.[14] During the 2008–09 season, Fernandez was again awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy which he shared with Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas.[15]

Fernandez retired from playing professional ice hockey in 2009.

References

  1. ↑ "Les honneurs individuels" (PDF). Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Bruins lose Manny Fernandez for season". CBC Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2026. The Etobicoke, Ont., native was selected in the third round (52nd overall) of the 1992 NHL draft by the Quebec Nordiques, who dealt him to the Dallas Stars for Tommy Sjodin and a third-round pick on Feb 13, 1994.
  3. ↑ "1994-95 NHL Debuts". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Manny Fernandez Stats and Player Profile". American Hockey League. Retrieved March 15, 2026. Recorded first NHL shutout with a 5-0 win over Nashville on Feb. 16.
  5. ↑ "Minnesota makes first trades". UPI. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dwayne Roloson Wins Pontiac-GMC Star Award". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on August 14, 2004. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Wild's Fernandez wins with arbitrator". UPI. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Wild Re-Sign Goaltender Manny Fernandez". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on August 14, 2004. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Minnesota Wild Re-Signs Manny Fernandez". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on August 4, 2004. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ "Fernandez Named NHL Defensive Player Of Week". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on October 30, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ "Daily Sports Capsule". New Bedford Standard-Times. Retrieved March 15, 2026. Goalie Manny Fernandez accepted his $1.672 million qualifying offer to stay with the Wild
  12. ↑ "Breaking News: Wild Re-Signs Fernandez". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on March 16, 2006. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Backstrom And Fernandez Accept Jennings Trophy". Minnesota Wild. Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  14. ↑ "Wild deal Fernandez to Bruins". CBC Sports. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Jennings Trophy for Bruins goalies". Boston.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.

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