Craig Peter Anderson, a former goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, and Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL), was born on May 21, 1981, in the United States.
He also competed on behalf of the United States abroad. Only 39 NHL goalies, including Anderson, have won more than 300 games.
In 1994 and 1995, Anderson participated in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with the Chicago Freeze, a junior ice hockey team from Chicago. Anderson first picked up the sport as a child.
For the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 1998–99, Anderson served as Chris Madden’s backup.
He played in 21 games, posting a record of 12-5-1 and a 3.10 GAA to aid the Storm’s playoff run. But in three playoff games, Anderson had a 4.74 GAA and a 0-2 record. The Calgary Flames picked Anderson with the 77th overall choice in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft in 1999.
Anderson rejoined the Storm for the 1999–2000 season, once more splitting the goaltending duties with Madden. He played in 38 games, posting a 12-17-5 record and a 3.59 GAA.
Anderson participated in three games for the Storm, going 0-1 with a 2.73 GAA and a.931 save percentage. The Storm made it to the playoffs.
Craig Anderson Children: Meet Jake and Levi Anderson
Goalie for the Sabres Craig Anderson has two sons, Jake, and Levi Anderson. The players applauded enthusiastically when they were granted the privilege of reading the starting lineup card in the dressing room.
A beautiful family is made up of Craig Anderson, his wife Nicholle, and their two boys Jake and Levi.