Capitals Corner Profile: Manny Legace

The first goaltender in Capitals Corner is starter Manny Legace. The 32-year-old netminder was a revelation last season and a big reason why the Capitals were able to make the playoffs. He is slated to start the season as No. 1 this year.

Legace checks in at 5-10 and 162 pounds, so he isn't the biggest in stature, but he's all heart. He has very good speed, good skating, and solid puck control. He's also disciplined and had strong endurance. Last season he finished with a 27-21-6 record, 2.97 GAA and .894 save percentage. He also notched three shutouts and three assists.

Manny was born in Toronto, Ontario, and he loves riding his Harley-Davidson. He's active in motorcycle charity events. His first car was a Ford Fairlane when he was 16 or 17. Legace is also a spokesman for the Judson Center, a facility that exists to meet the special needs of children who are otherwise living a legacy of abuse and neglect.

During his junior career, Legace won a gold medal and the Best Goalkeeper directorate award at the 1993 World Junior Championships. In 1993-94 he played on the national team and posted a 8-6 record. During the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, Manny won a silver medal as the backup goaltender. He also played with the Toronto Planets of the Roller Hockey International League in 1993, posting a 13-10-3 record with the team.

Come back next time when we take a look at another player in Capitals Corner.