Overview
Marty Turco is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played the bulk of his National Hockey League career with the Dallas Stars and later spent time with the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins. Known for his calm style and ability to play the puck, Turco became one of the best-known goaltenders of his era and moved into broadcasting after retiring from playing.
Playing career
Turco developed his game in Canada and in U.S. college hockey before establishing himself in the NHL. He spent most of his professional years with the Dallas franchise, where he served as a starter and recorded many of his signature performances. Later in his career he had brief stints with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins, finishing a playing career that spanned more than a decade at the highest level.
Style, achievements and records
As a goaltender Turco was widely praised for puck-handling skills that helped his team transition quickly out of the defensive zone. He won the Roger Crozier MBNA Saving Grace Award twice, an honor given to goaltenders for outstanding performance. In playoff competition he is tied with several peers for the NHL record of most shutouts in a single playoff series (three), a mark shared with goaltenders such as Ed Belfour and Martin Brodeur. His name appears frequently in franchise record lists and seasonal leaderboards during his peak years.
- Major teams: Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins
- Awards: Roger Crozier MBNA Saving Grace Award (two-time recipient)
- Notable ties: shared playoff shutout record with Michael Leighton, Jean-Sébastien Giguère, and others
Post-playing career and legacy
After retiring as a player, Turco transitioned into television and hockey analysis. He has worked as an in-studio analyst, providing commentary and insight on goaltending techniques and game strategy. His broadcast work has kept him visible within the hockey community and allowed him to discuss the evolution of the position in the modern game. He remains a reference point for discussions about puck-handling goalies and playoff performance.
For more information about his playing history, statistics and later media roles, see profiles or archives maintained by hockey organizations and broadcasters. Additional reading includes team histories and compilations of NHL goaltending records.
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