Scott Stirling (born August 2, 1977) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is the head coach of the Gilmour Academy boys prep hockey team in Cleveland, Ohio.[1]

Scott Stirling
Stirling with the San Antonio Rampage in 2006
Born (1977-08-02) August 2, 1977 (age 47)
Hull, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for AHL
Worcester IceCats
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Portland Pirates
San Antonio Rampage
ECHL
Trenton Titans
Peoria Rivermen
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
Fresno Falcons
UHL
Danbury Trashers
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2000–2008

Playing career

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Stirling attended Brown University from 1996 to 2000 where he played NCAA Division I college hockey with the Brown Bears men's ice hockey team.[2] Undrafted, Stirling began his professional career in 2000 by joining the Trenton Titans of the ECHL, winning the John A. Daley Trophy as the ECHL Rookie of the Year. He went on to play parts of six seasons in the ECHL, being twice selected the ECHL Goaltender of the Year, and being named the ECHL Most Valuable Player for the 2003–04 season. He also backstopped the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies to capture the 2003 Kelly Cup as ECHL Champions. In November 2010, Stirling was named to the ECHL All-Decade Team.[3]

Personal

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His father is Steve Stirling, the long-time NCAA and American Hockey League coach.[4]

Awards and honors

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Award Year
John A. Daley Trophy - ECHL Rookie of the Year 2000–01 [5]
ECHL Goaltender of the Year 2000–01 [6]
ECHL First All-Star Team 2000–01
ECHL Goaltender of the Year 2003–04 [6]
ECHL First All-Star Team 2003–04
ECHL Most Valuable Player 2003–04 [7]

References

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  1. ^ "Gilmour Academy: Hockey Boys Prep". Gilmour Academy. April 5, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Plymouth native Scott Stirling finds a new place in goal in Mississippi". Boston.com. April 11, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
  3. ^ "Stirling Named to ECHL All-Decade Team". ECAC Hockey. November 1, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  4. ^ "Sound Tigers Steve & Scott Stirling Interview". Hockey'sFuture.com. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. ^ ECHL ◊ mobile | Zapolski named CCM ECHL Rookie of the Year
  6. ^ a b Former Laker Jeff Jakaitis wins ECHL awards, including goaltender of the year - Lake Superior
  7. ^ "2012-13 Awards ceremony". Atlantic Hockey Conference. April 2, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
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