Sabres to retire Dominik Hasek's jersey on Jan. 13
One of the greatest goaltenders of all time is set to have his jersey retired in the city where he made a name for himself.
The Buffalo Sabres will retire Dominik Hasek's number 39 on Jan. 13, 2015, prior to the team’s game against the Detroit Red Wings at First Niagara Center.
Hasek, who excelled with an unorthodox style and vintage mask, will join six other Sabres legends who have had their jerseys officially retired from use by the team: Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Tim Horton, Danny Gare, and Pat LaFontaine.
Originally acquired by the Sabres from the Chicago Blackhawks on Aug. 7, 1992, Hasek remains as one of the most decorated goaltenders in league history, appearing in a total of 491 games for the Blue and Gold during a span of nine seasons from 1992-2001. While backstopping the Sabres, he became the first goaltender in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy twice (1997 & 1998), while also capturing six Vezina Trophies (1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2001) as well as the William M. Jennings Trophy (1994 & 2001) and the Lester B. Pearson Award twice (1997 & 1998).
Hasek also led the Sabres to the 1999 Stanley Cup Final, where the team lost to the Dallas Stars in heartbreaking fashion.