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Robert Esche

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Hockey Player

The Resume

    (January 22, 1978- )
    Drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes as the 139th pick In the 1996 NHL draft
    Goaltender of the Phoenix Coyotes (1996-2002), Philadelphia Flyers (2002-07), Ak Bars Kazan (2007-08), SKA Saint Petersburg (2008-10), HC Dinamo Minsk (2010-11) and SCL Tigers (2011-12)

Why he might be annoying:

    He is hairy.
    His nickname is 'Chico.'
    Bob McManaman, of The Hockey News, said: '... has made great progress, but isn't considered No. 1 material for NHL.'
    He helped Team USA win a silver medal at the 1997 World Junior Championships, which were held in Geneva, Switzerland.
    He had a picture of Kid Rock painted into his helmet.
    The Philadelphia Flyers wanted a little 'insurance,' so they acquired Sean Burke from the Phoenix Coyotes right before the trade deadline (2004).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is left handed.
    In addition to Kid Rock, he also had Johnny Cash and Philadelphia's skyline painted onto his helmet.
    He was one of the few successful U.S. goalies in the NHL during the early 2000s.
    He had a career goals against average of 2.44.
    His shutouts per season increased after the 2001-02 season.
    The Flyer fans prefered him to Sean Burke.
    He was named the NHL's defensive player of the week (March 16, 2004).

Credit: His Name is Robert


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 29 Votes: 55.17% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 25 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 69.14% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 102 Votes: 60.78% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 218 Votes: 68.35% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 231 Votes: 60.17% Annoying