Zac Bierk
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Zac "Zacky" Bierk is a retired Canada
n professional ice hockey
player. He played in 47 NHL
games with the Tampa Bay Lightning
, Minnesota Wild
, and Phoenix Coyotes
.
in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft
as their ninth-round pick, #212 overall, from the Peterborough Petes
. His first victory came on March 30, 1998 in only his second career start, a 3-1 win in New York against the Rangers.
On January 8, 2003, Bierk was a part of hockey history while playing for the Phoenix Coyotes when he and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton both earned their first NHL shutouts in a 0-0 tie. It was the first time in NHL history that two goalies had both earned their first career shutouts in the same game.
His final NHL appearance came on November 9, 2003 in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
Bierk finished his career with 47 game appearances, a 9-20-5 record, a 3.18 gaa and a 0.901 save percentage with 1 shutout. Bierk also had 1 assist and 6 penalty minutes.
working with kids in a goalie school named Teamshutout in a varsity training centre
, Canadian actress Dylan Bierk and Toronto based artists Jeff, Alex, Nick and Charles Bierk. Bierk is the son of the late David Bierk
, an artist whose paintings are still displayed at the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
n professional ice hockey
Ice hockey
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player. He played in 47 NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
games with the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
, Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
, and Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
.
Junior career
Bierk spent 4 years with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League from 1993/94 to 1996/97. In the 1995/96 season, Bierk led the Petes to the Memorial Cup final, where they were defeated by the Granby Prédateurs 4-0 in the final. The following season, Bierk won the OHL goaltender of the year award, Leo Lalonde trophy as the best over-age player in the league and was named to the OHL All-Star First Team and Canadian Hockey League All-Star Second Team.Pro career
Bierk was drafted by the Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft
1995 NHL Entry Draft
The 1995 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Edmonton Coliseum in Edmonton, Alberta. The drafting order was now set partially by a lottery system whereby teams would not be guaranteed first pick if they finished last. Instead, a draft lottery was instituted in which the winner of the lottery could move...
as their ninth-round pick, #212 overall, from the Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...
. His first victory came on March 30, 1998 in only his second career start, a 3-1 win in New York against the Rangers.
On January 8, 2003, Bierk was a part of hockey history while playing for the Phoenix Coyotes when he and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton both earned their first NHL shutouts in a 0-0 tie. It was the first time in NHL history that two goalies had both earned their first career shutouts in the same game.
His final NHL appearance came on November 9, 2003 in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
Bierk finished his career with 47 game appearances, a 9-20-5 record, a 3.18 gaa and a 0.901 save percentage with 1 shutout. Bierk also had 1 assist and 6 penalty minutes.
Post-playing Career
Bierk now works part time as a goaltending coach in Brampton, Ontarioworking with kids in a goalie school named Teamshutout in a varsity training centre
Bierk family
He is the brother of former Skid Row lead singer Sebastian BachSebastian Bach
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian heavy metal singer who achieved mainstream success as frontman of Skid Row from 1987 to 1996. Since his departure from Skid Row, he has had many television roles, acted within Broadway plays, and leads a successful solo career.-Early life:Bach was born Sebastian...
, Canadian actress Dylan Bierk and Toronto based artists Jeff, Alex, Nick and Charles Bierk. Bierk is the son of the late David Bierk
David Bierk
David Bierk , was an American-born Canadian painter. His work is exhibited at the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York City. According to Askart.com , Bierk was primarily active in California and Canada, and he was best known for producing landscape paintings, as well as paintings incorporating "Old...
, an artist whose paintings are still displayed at the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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