American goaltender Casey DeSmith, who competes for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), was born on August 13, 1991. He now holds the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins record for most playoff saves made. DeSmith was a co-winner of the 2017 Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award and was selected for the 2016–17 AHL All-Rookie Team.
Casey DeSmith Biography
- Real Name: Casey DeSmith
- Nickname: N/A
- Profession: Professional Ice-Hockey Player
- Nationality: American
- Net Worth: $2 Million
- Source of Income: Playing Ice Hockey
Casey DeSmith Physical Status
- Height: 1.83 m
- Weight: 82 Kg
- Body Measurements: N/A
- Eye color: Black
- Hair color: Blond
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Casey DeSmith’s Personal Life
- Date of Birth: August 13, 1991
- Place of Birth: Rochester, New Hampshire, U.S.
- School: N/A
- College: University of New Hampshire
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Hobbies: Reading
- Nationality: American
Casey DeSmith’s Playing Career
- Position: Goaltender
- Catches: Left
- NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins
- National team: United States
- NHL Draft: Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
Casey DeSmith Family
- Mother’s Name: Patrice DeSmith
- Father’s Name: Gary Desmith
- Sibling’s Name: Kylene Desmith and Kirin DeSmith
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse/ Affairs: Ellie Pikula
- Children’s Name: N/A
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Casey DeSmith Achievements
- Casey DeSmith was awarded the Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award in 2017.
- Casey DeSmith was named Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week for the week of February 6, 2012.
- Casey DeSmith was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week for the week of January 11, 2012.
- Casey DeSmith was honored twice as the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of February 13, 2012, and for the week of March 5, 2012.
- Casey DeSmith was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie team for the 2011–12 season.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Casey DeSmith
- DeSmith was arrested for assaulting a woman who was his rumored ex-girlfriend.
- After his arrest, Casey was suspended from the team.
- Casey DeSmith was sentenced to a $124 fine and twelve months of probation.
- DeSmith is an American and belongs to a white ethnicity.