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• Former professional hockey goaltender Clint Malarchuk played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Quebec Nordiques and Washington Capitals. He has served as a goaltending coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets since 2006.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 1, 1961
  2. Birthplace: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
  3. Drafted in fourth round of 1981 NHL entry draft
  4. Goaltending coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets
  5. Played in the NHL from 1981 to 1992

• Neck Injury

  During a March 22, 1989, game, Malarchuk's neck was cut by a skate blade, slicing his internal carotid artery. Malarchuk nearly died in the incident and needed over 300 stitches to close the wound. The NHL immediately instituted a new equipment policy requiring all goaltenders to wear protective neck gear.

• Accidental Shooting

  In October of 2008, Malarchuk accidentally shot himself in the chin with a .22-caliber rifle. He was reportedly holding the rifle between his legs when it discharged. Malarchuk was flown to a Reno, Nevada, hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.ESPN.com: Blue Jackets Goalie Coach Recovering After Shooting Self...

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