Tuukka Rask

Tuukka Mikael Rask is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. A goaltender, Rask was drafted 21st overall in the 2005 NHL entry draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs before being traded to the Boston Bruins in 2006, where he played his entire 15-season National Hockey League (NHL) career, from 2007 to 2022. Rask was consistently successful during his tenure with the Bruins. After winning the Stanley Cup as the backup with the Bruins in 2011, he led the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Final on two occasions in 2013 and 2019. He also won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender during the 2013–14 season, and was a finalist for the 2019–20 award. He also won the William M. Jennings Trophy along with goaltender Jaroslav Halák in the 2019–20 season. Rask is also a two-time NHL All-Star team member. Internationally, he led team Finland to a bronze medal over team USA at the 2006 World Juniors, where he was also awarded the honor of Best Goaltender. He led them to another bronze medal against the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Tuukka is the older brother of Joonas Rask, who plays professionally as a forward with Luleå HF in the SHL.