TOMMY
SALO
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Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
182 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
10
years
Debut
1994-95
Born
Feb 1, 1971
(55 yrs)
Surahammar, Sweden
Drafted
Drafted by NY Islanders in 1993 (5/118).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2005-08-11 |
Signed with the Frolunda HC of the Elitserien Hockey League (Sweden).
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| 2005-03-17 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2004-06-03 |
Signed with the MODO Hockey of the Elitserien Hockey League (Sweden).
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| 2004-03-09 |
Acquired from the Edmonton Oilers.
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The Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Tommy Salo and a sixth-round draft pick in 2005 from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Tom Gilbert. |
| 2003-11-29 |
Missed 10 games (groin).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
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| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2001-02, 1999-00 |
| IHL | James Gatschene Memorial Trophy MVP | 1994-95 |
| IHL | James Norris Memorial Trophy Oustanding goaltender | 1995-96 (Shared with Mark McArthur), 1994-95 |
| IHL | Gary F. Longman Memorial Trophy Rookie of the Year | 1994-95 |
| IHL | N.R. "Bud" Poile Trophy Playoff MVP | 1995-96 |
| IHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 1994-95 |
| Olympic | Olympic Gold Medal Olympic Gold Medal | 1994 (Sweden) |