Carter Hart Biography
Carter Hart is a professional ice hockey player from Canada playing in the goaltender position for the Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League(NHL).
Carter Hart Playing career
Youth
In his first career start, the 2014-15 WHL season opener at age 16, Hart recorded a 26-save shutout win over the Seattle Thunderbirds. He finished his rookie season with an 18-5-2-3 record, 2.29 goals-against average (GAA) and a .915 save percentage.
At the 2015 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, he was part of the gold-medal-winning Canadian team. Hart was viewed as one of the top goaltender’s prospects in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Now, he is still considered a top prospect not only for the Flyers but for all young goaltenders in the NHL. He was named the top available North American goaltender in their 2016 midterm rankings by the NHL Central Scouting.
He was selected 48th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers, the first goaltender selected in 2016. On October 2, 2016, Hart signed an entry-level contract with the Flyers.
After he compiled a 1.60 GAA, a 0.947 save percentage and seven shutouts, he was named both the WHL Player of the Year and Goalie of the Year for the 2017–18 WHL season. The fact of being named WHL Goalie of the Year for the 2017-18 season, he was named CHL Goaltender of the Year for the second time, the first being in 2016. He was the first goaltender in CHL history to win the award twice.
His junior career will be remembered as one of the best careers in junior hockey history. In parts of five seasons, he boasts a 116–46–19 record, with a 2.01 GAA, a .927 save percentage and 26 shutouts. The latter tied for most in CHL history.
Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers
National Hockey League – Philadelphia Flyers.
He began the 2018-19 season with the Flyers American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Hart was remembered on December 17, 2018, after goaltender Anthony Stolarz was placed on injured reserve. He made his NHL debut the following day in a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings and was named the first star of the game. He became the youngest goaltender since Carey Price to win in his NHL debut and the youngest ever in Flyers history.
On January 28, after recording his fourth straight win as an NHL starter against the Winnipeg Jets, he became the first goaltender since Steve Mason to record four straight wins as a starter before the age of 21. For January 2019, he was named NHL Rookie of the Month going 6–2–1 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage. He was later named the NHL Second Star of the Week for the week of February 4 after going 3–0–0 and extending his win streak to six. He was also one of eight goaltenders Philadelphia used during the season, setting a new record for the NHL.
He attended the Flyers training camp prior to the 2019–20 season. He entered the preseason weighing 191 pounds, nearly 10 more than the previous season. On October 9, after defeating the New Jersey Devils by a score of 4–0 in Philadelphia’s home opener, he became the youngest goaltender in Flyers franchise history to record a shutout, doing so at the age of 21 years, 57 days.
International – Canadian Ice Hockey Team.
He was the goaltender for the Canadian hockey team at the 2017 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Here his team won silver. He was again called up to Team Canada for the 2018 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Here they won gold. He recorded a .929 save percentage, 1.81 goals-against average, and 1 shutout in the 6 games he played.
On April 29, 2019, he was officially named to the Team Canada roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship. As the backup goaltender to Matt Murray, Hart collected 3 wins in as many games to help Canada progress through to the playoff rounds before losing the final to Finland to finish with the Silver Medal on May 26, 2019.
Carter Hart Age
He was born on August 13, 1998, in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on August 13 every year.
Carter Hart Family
He was born in Sherwood Park, Canada, to John and Shauna Hart. His father is a business owner while his mother is a school secretary.
Siblings
He has a younger sister named Sarah Hart.
Carter Hart Partner
Carter Hart likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Carter Hart Body Measurements
- Height: 6ft 2in’ (1.88m)
- Weight: 82kg (180 pounds)
- Hair Colour: Blonde
- Eyes Colour: Light Blue
- Body Shape: Not Available
Carter Hart Salary
According to our reliable sources, Hart’s annual salary ranges between $500,00 – $800,000.
Carter Hart Net Worth
Working as a professional ice hockey player, there is no doubt Hart earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Frequently Asked Question About Carter Hart
Who is Carter Hart?
Carter Hart is a professional ice hockey player.
How old is Carter Hart?
He is 21 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Carter Hart?
Hart stands at a height of 6ft 2in’ tall.
How much does Carter Hart make?
He makes between $500,00 – $800,000.
Is Carter Hart dead or alive?
Hart is alive and in good health.