Born: March 26, 1984

Details: The current goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings, Howard will be in Sochi as the goaltender for the U.S. Olympic hockey team.

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Jan 1, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard is introduced as a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team after the 2014 Winter Classic hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports - RTX16ZGX NPStrans TopPic
Jan 1, 2014; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard is introduced as a member of the U.S. Olympic hockey team after the 2014 Winter Classic hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports - RTX16ZGX NPStrans TopPic USA Today Sports

Maine connection: Howard was the goaltender for the University of Maine Black Bears from 2002 until 2005.

Photo: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY

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