Stan Reddick
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Stanley "Smokey" Otis Reddick (born December 6, 1969) is a former Canadian
Canada
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 ice hockey
Ice hockey
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 goaltender
Goaltender
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Career

Nicknamed "Smokey" by his fans and teammates, Reddick spent his twelve year career in the ECHL
ECHL
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 and in Europe. While in Europe, Reddick played in the Slovenian League and the Alpine League.

As a member of the Johnstown Chiefs in 1991-92, Reddick set a franchise record for single season wins (25). This record would stand unmatched for ten years when Frederic Deschênes
Frederic Deschênes
Frederic "Freddie" Deschênes is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Saint-Georges CRS Express of the LNAH.-Juniors:...

 matched Reddick's record in 2001-02. His record would later be broken by Chiefs goaltender Ryan Nie
Ryan Nie
Ryan Nie is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Lillehammer IK of the GET-ligaen.-Career:...

, who finished the 2007-08 ECHL season
2007-08 ECHL season
The 2007–08 ECHL season was the 20th season of the ECHL.Two teams suspended operations at the end of the 2006–07 season, the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the Toledo Storm...

 with 29 wins.

After retiring from professional hockey in 2002, Reddick played with the le des Chenes North Stars of the Hanover Tache Hockey League, located in Manitoba. As a member of the North Stars, Reddick led the North Stars to several early victories in the Allan Cup tournament.

International Play

Reddick was named to the Slovenian World Cup team on three separate occasions: 1997, 2001, and 2002.

Personal

Stan Reddick is the younger brother of former NHL goaltender Eldon "Pokey" Reddick
Pokey Reddick
Eldon "Pokey" Wade Reddick is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League from 1986–87 to 1993–94.-Playing career:...

. His nephew, Bryce Reddick, is a forward at Michigan Tech

Awards

  • 1995-96: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
  • 1996-97: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
  • 1997-98: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
  • 1998-99: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
  • 1999-00: Slovenian Champion (Olimpija Ljubljana)
  • 2000-01: World Championship Gold Medal (D1, pool B, Team Slovenia)
  • 2002-03: Allan Cup (le des Chenes North Stars)

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