Professional Hockey Player. Nicknamed "Roger the Dodger," he played the position of Goalie for the Detroit Red Wings from 1963 to 1970, the Buffalo Sabres from 1970 to 1976, and the Washington Capitals from 1976 to 1977. He was also Head Coach of the Washington Capitals from 1981 to 1982. He was the recipient of the Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Harry 'Hap' Holmes Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Conn Smythe Trophy for 1965 to 1966, and the Calder Memorial Trophy for 1964 to 1965. He was a Member of the First All-Star Team in 1960, 1961, and 1962, Member of the AHL Second All-Star Team in 1964, and a Member of the NHL All-Star Team in 1965. After retiring from hockey Crozier became involved in behind the scenes by working as a coach and a General Manager for the Washington Capitals front office. He died from cancer in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 53. In 2000 the NHL unveiled the Roger Crozier Award which is given annually to goalies who post the best save percentage in each season.
Professional Hockey Player. Nicknamed "Roger the Dodger," he played the position of Goalie for the Detroit Red Wings from 1963 to 1970, the Buffalo Sabres from 1970 to 1976, and the Washington Capitals from 1976 to 1977. He was also Head Coach of the Washington Capitals from 1981 to 1982. He was the recipient of the Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Harry 'Hap' Holmes Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Conn Smythe Trophy for 1965 to 1966, and the Calder Memorial Trophy for 1964 to 1965. He was a Member of the First All-Star Team in 1960, 1961, and 1962, Member of the AHL Second All-Star Team in 1964, and a Member of the NHL All-Star Team in 1965. After retiring from hockey Crozier became involved in behind the scenes by working as a coach and a General Manager for the Washington Capitals front office. He died from cancer in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 53. In 2000 the NHL unveiled the Roger Crozier Award which is given annually to goalies who post the best save percentage in each season.
Bio by: The Silent Forgotten
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