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Robert Esche, born January 22, 1978 in Whitesboro, New York is an American ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Playing career

He started his career with the Phoenix Coyotes, only to be traded to the Flyers in a deal involving Michal Handzus and Brian Boucher. He hails from Whitesboro, New York, where he contributes much to the community and charitable organizations with his spare time. In 2004, he claimed the often hot-potato-like starting goaltending spot for the Flyers, and led them to the NHL Eastern Conference Finals, only to fall in seven games to the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Esche has represented the United States in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, in 1997, and 1998, and the IIHF World Championships in 2000, shutting out Russia in Russia, an accomplishment he still lists as his greatest moment in hockey. He also represented the US team in 2001, and also receiving the starting nod at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.

Esche is nicknamed "Chico" after former Flyers goaltender Glenn "Chico" Resch because his sticks are labeled R.Esche. During the 2004 playoffs he was often referred to by Philadelphia sports media as "Silent Bob" due to his refusal to answer any media questions (previous to the playoffs, many sportswriters questioned his ability and asked numerous questions about his mediocre playing late in the season.)

Esche was named to the 2006 US Men's Olympic Hockey Team in Turin. He played one game in the Olympic tournament, losing to Russia, 5-4.

Awards

1997-98: Second All-Star Team (OHL)
1998-99: All-Rookie Team (AHL)
2002-03: William M. Jennings Trophy shared with Roman Cechmanek, PHI and Martin Brodeur, NJ (NHL)

Records

Career statistics

Regular season

Post season

Stats as of March 17, 2006.

International play

1997 - Played for the United States in the 1997 World Junior Championships
1998 - Played for the United States in the 1998 World Junior Championships
2000 - Played for the United States in the 2000 World Championships
2001 - Played for the United States in the 2001 World Championships
2004 - Played for the United States in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey
2006 - Played for the United States in the XX Olympic Winter Games

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