Martin Brodeur

Professional hockey goaltender Martin Brodeur plays for the New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League.

On March 19, 2009, a New Jersey court ordered Brodeur to pay ex-wife Melanie DuBois $500,000 a year in child support and alimony until 2020, when their youngest child graduates high school.CBSSports.com: Brodeur Ordered to Pay $500k a Year in Alimony

Brodeur injured his elbow during the second period of a November 1, 2008, game and later underwent corrective surgery.ESPN.com: ... Brodeur's Return Still 3-4 Months After... Elbow Surgery

Brodeur returned to the Devils on February 26, 2009, recording his 99th career shutout in his first game back in a 4-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.CBSSports.com: Brodeur Makes Return Between Pipes with 99th Career Shutout

On March 17, 2009, Brodeur recorded his 552st career victory, breaking all-time win record formerly held by Patrick Roy.ESPN.com: Brodeur Breaks Roy's Wins Record as Devils Down Blackhawks

Bordeur was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 1990 NHL entry draft. He has played his entire hockey career with the Devils and has led them to the playoffs every season but one, resulting in three Stanley Cup wins.

Along with Ron Hextall, Brodeur is one of only two goalies in NHL history to score goals in both the regular and post season and is the only goalie in league history to score a game-winning goal.New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur Bio

Brodeur has thrice received the NHL's Vezina Trophy, awarded to the top goaltender each year and is the four-time recipient of the William M. Jennings Trophy, awarded "to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against it during the regular season."New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur Bio

During his career with the New Jersey Devils, Brodeur has broken over thirty franchise records. He is the only goaltender in NHL history to record seven 40-win seasons and in 2007, set a new NHL record for most wins in a season (48). He is also the league record holder for most overtime wins and most consecutive 35-win seasons.New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur Bio

Brodeur represented Canada in the Winter Olympics in 1998, 2002 and 2006.New Jersey Devils: Martin Brodeur Bio

• Mahalo's Guide to the New Jersey Devils
• NHLPA.com: Martin Brodeur bio
• NHL.com: Career stats
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 215
  • Years Pro: 13