Carey Price is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who spent his entire 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens.
Born on August 16, 1987, in Anahim Lake, British Columbia, he is widely regarded as one of the premier goaltenders of his generation and the most successful netminder in Canadiens franchise history, holding the record with 361 career wins.
Drafted fifth overall by Montreal in 2005, Price became known for his calm demeanor, athleticism, and ability to perform under pressure, earning numerous individual honors and leading the team deep into the playoffs on multiple occasions.
Siblings
Carey Price has one younger sister, Kayla Price.
The siblings grew up in the remote community of Anahim Lake after their family moved there from Vancouver when Carey was three years old.
Their parents, Lynda and Jerry Price, provided a supportive environment rooted in their Indigenous heritage, with Lynda having served as chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation.
Kayla married former NHL defenseman Yannick Weber in 2022, making him Carey’s brother-in-law.
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Career
Price began his junior hockey career with the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League, where he excelled and helped Canada win gold at the 2007 World Junior Championships.
He made his NHL debut with the Canadiens in the 2007-08 season and gradually established himself as the team’s starting goaltender.
Over the years, he delivered standout performances, including a remarkable 2014-15 season in which he led the league in several key categories.
Price played a pivotal role in the Canadiens’ runs to the 2014 and 2021 Stanley Cup Finals, showcasing elite goaltending that carried the team through challenging matchups.
Injuries, particularly to his knee, limited his play in later seasons, with his last NHL appearance coming in 2021-22.
He earned the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy that year for perseverance.
In September 2025, his contractual rights were traded to the San Jose Sharks, though he had already decided to retire due to ongoing knee issues that prevented him from continuing his professional career.
Accolades
In the 2014-15 season, Price achieved a historic sweep by winning the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP, the Vezina Trophy as the top goaltender, the Ted Lindsay Award as the NHLPA’s most valuable player, and the William M. Jennings Trophy for fewest team goals allowed, the first goaltender to claim all four in one year.
He was a multiple-time NHL All-Star and helped Canada secure gold medals at the 2014 Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Additional honors include the 2021-22 Bill Masterton Trophy and numerous franchise records with the Canadiens.
Price’s international success and consistent excellence under the bright lights of Montreal cemented his status among the elite goaltenders of his era, even as injuries shortened his later playing days.
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