Ray Emery
Ray Emery
Ray Emeryis a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. Emery was chosen 99th overall by the National Hockey LeagueOttawa Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2006–07 season, he led the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup finals in 2007. It was the Senators' first appearance in the finals since 1927. His teammates and fans often refer to him as "Razor" or "Sugar Ray" for his aggressive playing style. He won a...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth28 September 1982
CityHamilton, Canada
I didn't think I was going to play the whole month. The team's been playing well and I haven't looked too far ahead. We're still battling, but I'm definitely pleased with that month.
I didn't even know about it. I'm sure he didn't play as many games as we did this month (16), but Bernie Parent ... that's pretty cool.
Toronto is close to my hometown of Hamilton. I grew up watching Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday night. It was one of the most exciting games of my life, that's for sure.
Experience is helpful, but that's not saying you can't succeed not having any. I don't think it's the situation here with the team we have that I have to stand on my head.
We're in a battle with Buffalo for the top spot in the division and with Carolina for top spot in the conference. It's an exciting time of the year. With those teams not slipping up very much, we can't afford to either. We've been playing really solid since the break.
We've got them in a position where we know our best chance to put them away is at home. We played a strong game. We didn't have our best start, but we played solid -- especially in the third.
It great to see the guys come up and fill the spots.
Starting out, you just want to make a good impression and play your best,
I don't think we played well in the third period, but I've got to be better. I've got to come up with some big saves.
Look, I'm just looking forward to getting the chance to play in the playoffs. That's what you want to get in your career and this is going to be a good challenge for me.
I think he was a little surprised the puck came right out to him. He had to take a step back before he could shoot, and I was able to get more set for the shot.
It didn't bother them -- they live way out in the country, man. My dad couldn't believe I got paid $500 to eat it. He works at the steel mill back home. He makes that in a week.
I thought it was a playoff-type game, and we played pretty well. Like I've said before, I've got to come up with some more saves.
I was really excited. This is close to my home town in Hamilton. I grew up with Hockey Night in Canada sitting at home watching it. This was one of the biggest games of my life.