Guide Note

Cristobal Huet is a French professional hockey player, currently playing for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League. Huet signed with the Blackhawks on July 1, 2008.

Fast Facts

Born: September 3, 1975
Birthplace: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
Position: Goaltender
Saves: Left
Two time Olympian
2007 NHL All-Star

Brief Biography

Huet began his career in France, playing for the French National Team in the 1998 Winter Olympics. He also played for the Team Lugano of the Nationalliga A Hockey League in Switzerland, starting the same year. Huet was then drafted 214th overall in the 2001 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. Huet made his second appearance in the Winter Olympics in 2002, then joined the Kings American Hockey League affiliate, the Manchester Monarchs. Later in the 2002-03 season Huet was called up to make his NHL debut with the Kings. After another season in Los Angeles, Huet was traded to the Montreal Canadiens on June 26, 2004. He did not make his first start with the Canadiens until 2005 however as he traveled to Germany to play with the Mannheim Eagles during the NHL Lockout season. Huet then spent nearly four seasons in Montreal before he was traded to the Washington Capitals on February 26, 2008. Huet ended up taking over as the starting goaltender in the Capitals' 2008 Stanley Cup Playoff run, sending 17 year Capitals veteran netminder Olaf Kolzig to the bench.

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Cristobal Huet

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Official Site of the Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks Ink... Goalie Huet (July 1, 2008)
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Cristobal Huet Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Blackhawks
HockeyDB.com: Cristobal Huet Career Stats
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 204
- Rookie Year: 2002-2003

Cristobal Huet Timeline

September 3, 1975: Born
1998: Played with Team France at the Winter Olympics
1998: Joined Team Lugano of the Nationalliga A Hockey League in Switzerland
2001: Drafted 214th overall in the 7th round of the NHL entry draft by the Los Angeles Kings
2002: Played with Team France in the Winter Olympics
2002: NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings
2004: Traded to the Montreal Canadiens
2004: Played with the Mannheim Eagles of the German Hockey League during the NHL lockout
2007: Selected for the NHL All-Star Game
2008: Traded to the Washington Capitals
2008: Signed with the [[Chicago Blackhawks]

Cristobal Huet News and Articles

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Cristobal Huet Videos

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