'{{Short description|American ice hockey player (born 1986)}} {{for|the American tennis player|Ben Bishop (tennis)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Infobox ice hockey player | name = Ben Bishop | image = Ben Bishop - Tampa Bay Lightning.jpg | image_size = 230px | caption = Bishop with the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] in October 2013 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|11|21}} | birth_place = [[Denver]], Colorado, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 7 | weight_lb = 225 | position = [[Goaltender]] | catches = Left | played_for = [[St. Louis Blues]]<br>[[Ottawa Senators]]<br>[[Tampa Bay Lightning]]<br>[[Los Angeles Kings]]<br>[[Dallas Stars]] | ntl_team = USA | draft = 85th overall | draft_year = 2005 | draft_team = [[St. Louis Blues]] | career_start = 2008 | career_end = 2021 }} '''Benjamin Manning Bishop III'''<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Ben Bishop |series=Inside The Lightning |network=Fox Sun |date=January 21, 2016 }}</ref> (born November 21, 1986) is an [[Americans|American]] former professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] under contract to the [[Buffalo Sabres]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). Bishop previously played for the [[St. Louis Blues]], [[Ottawa Senators]], [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], [[Los Angeles Kings]], and [[Dallas Stars]] of the NHL. Nicknamed "'''Big Ben'''", Bishop is the tallest goaltender ever to play in the NHL, along with [[Mikko Koskinen]], [[Mads Søgaard]] and [[Ivan Fedotov]] at a height of {{height|ft=6|in=7}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/player/mikko-koskinen-8475156|title=Mikko Koskinen Stats and News|website=NHL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tsn.ca/mclennan-size-does-matter-at-least-with-today-s-nhl-goalies-1.119242|title=Post 2 Post: Size does matter - at least with today's NHL goalies - Article - TSN|date=2014-10-29|newspaper=TSN|access-date=2016-12-16}}</ref> He was a three-time [[Vezina Trophy]] finalist as the NHL's top goaltender. ==Playing career== ===Early career=== Although he was born in [[Denver, Colorado]], Bishop grew up in suburban [[St. Louis]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2021/12/17/st-louis-blues-recognize-stars-goalie-ben-bishop-with-video-tribute-following-his-retirement/|title=St. Louis Blues recognize Stars goalie Ben Bishop with video tribute following his retirement|date=December 18, 2021|website=Dallas News|accessdate=March 26, 2023}}</ref> where he played [[minor ice hockey]] for the Kirkwood Stars, as well as for the St. Louis Junior Blues. He played in the 2000 [[Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament]] with the St. Louis Junior Blues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=2019-02-14|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306085544/https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bishop played forward until age eight, when he was converted to a goaltender.<ref name="sens-bishop"/> He attended [[Chaminade College Preparatory School (Missouri)|Chaminade College Preparatory School]] in St. Louis, where he played [[High school ice hockey in Missouri|high school hockey]] on the same team with [[Chris Butler (ice hockey)|Chris Butler]] and [[Paul Stastny]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/morning-skate/chaminade-threesome-on-the-ice-tonight-for-blues-lightning/article_c1e5f6e3-9bac-544a-8f5b-a304ab2bac55.html|title=Chaminade threesome on the ice tonight for Blues-Lightning|first=Jeremy P.|last=Rutherford|website=stltoday.com|date=February 3, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://blues.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=388511 |title=Home Sweet Home for Blues' Bishop |publisher=[[St. Louis Blues]] |last=Pinkert |first=Chris |date=2008-10-24 |access-date=2009-01-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081030021128/http://blues.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=388511 |archive-date=October 30, 2008 }}</ref> He later moved to [[Frisco, Texas]], where he graduated from high school before attending the [[University of Maine]].<ref name="bangordailynews.com">{{cite web |last=Mahoney |first=Larry |date=March 22, 2014 |title=Former UMaine goalie Ben Bishop having breakthrough season for NHL's Lightning |url=https://www.bangordailynews.com/2014/03/22/sports/ice-hockey-sports/former-umaine-goalie-ben-bishop-having-breakthrough-season-for-nhls-lightning |access-date=September 14, 2023 |website=bangordailynews.com}}</ref> Bishop played for the [[Texas Tornado]] of the [[North American Hockey League]] (NAHL) during the 2004–05 season. He appeared in 45 games and posted a league-best record of 35 wins (including 5 shutouts) and 8 losses. His [[goals against average]] (GAA) of 1.93 was second in the NAHL. Most notably, he led the Texas Tornado to their second consecutive National Championship. Bishop was named to the first team of the NAHL All-Rookie Team at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nahl.com/news/story.cfm?id=25830|title=USA Hockey Exclusive: If you're good enough, the scouts will find you|website=North American Hockey League (NAHL)}}</ref> As a freshman for the [[Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey|University of Maine]] during the 2005–06 season, Bishop finished the regular season with a record of 21 wins, 8 losses and 2 ties with a 2.28 GAA. In his first game as a collegiate player, he lost in overtime to [[Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey|Colorado College]] in Colorado. The following weekend, Bishop led Maine to a sweep of the back-to-back national champions, the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey|University of Denver]]. In October 2005 and February 2006, he was awarded Rookie of the Month as well as Goaltender of the Month by the [[NCAA]]'s [[Hockey East]] conference. He was also named Rookie of the Week four separate times. Bishop led the Black Bears to the 2006 [[Frozen Four]], losing to the [[Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey|University of Wisconsin–Madison]] in the semi-finals, despite playing strongly.<ref name="bangordailynews.com"/> Bishop led the Black Bears to the Frozen Four once again in 2007, but lost to [[Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey|Michigan State University]] in the semi-finals, 4–2. As a junior in the [[2007–08 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2007–08]] NCAA Men's Division Hockey competition, Bishop played behind a less-than-stellar team, but had an impressive personal season performance, posting a 2.43 GAA and a .920 save percentage.<ref name="bangordailynews.com"/> ===St. Louis Blues (2008–2012)=== [[File:Blues vs Ducks ERI 4689 (5473091080).jpg|thumb|left|Bishop with the [[St. Louis Blues]] in February 2011]] Bishop was drafted by the [[St. Louis Blues]] in the third round of the [[2005 NHL Entry Draft]], 85th overall, and became one of their top prospects. On March 11, 2008, it was announced he had signed with the Blues, where he would play the remainder of the season for their [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Peoria Rivermen (AHL)|Peoria Rivermen]]. In five games with Peoria, he posted a 2.39 GAA and received a fighting major in his second career game.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}} On October 19, 2008, it was announced Bishop was recalled from Peoria to join the Blues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blues.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=387541|title=Blues Recall Bishop from Peoria|publisher=[[St. Louis Blues]]|date=2008-10-19|access-date=2008-02-03|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081021001019/http://blues.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=387541|archive-date=October 21, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On October 24, he made his NHL debut, coming off the bench in relief of the injured [[Manny Legace]] to start the second period, giving up two goals over the final 40 minutes in a 4–0 loss to the [[Los Angeles Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-stl/2008/10/24/2008020104|title=Los Angeles Kings - St. Louis Blues - October 24th, 2008|website=NHL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008102419|title=LaBarbera gets third shutout in Kings' 4-0 win|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|date=2008-10-24|access-date=2008-10-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028220929/http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008102419|archive-date=October 28, 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Bishop ultimately appeared in six games with the Blues in [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]] and was the back-up [[goaltender]] for all four of the team's playoff games that season in the first round sweep at the hands of the [[Vancouver Canucks]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2012/2/26/2825956/ben-bishop-trade-st-louis-blues-ottawa-senators|title=Blues Trade Ben Bishop To Senators For Second-Round Draft Pick|first=Travis|last=Hughes|date=February 26, 2012|website=SBNation.com}}</ref> After starting goaltender [[Jaroslav Halák]] was injured in the [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11 season]], Bishop was called up from Peoria. In his third game played of the season, he would record his first NHL shutout, which came against the [[Edmonton Oilers]] at [[Rexall Place]] on February 25, 2011, stopping all 39 shots in a 5–0 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bishop earns first shutout, Blues hit Oilers for five |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20110225_STL@EDM |website=cbssports.com |access-date=February 14, 2019 |date=February 26, 2011}}</ref> On July 5, 2011, Bishop signed a one-year contract with the Blues.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fox2now.com/sports/hockey/blues/ktvi-blues-hockey-sign-nichol-bishop-070511,0,6733054.story |title=Blues Sign F Nichol, G Bishop to 1-Year Deals - KTVI |access-date=2011-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006081157/http://www.fox2now.com/sports/hockey/blues/ktvi-blues-hockey-sign-nichol-bishop-070511%2C0%2C6733054.story |archive-date=October 6, 2011 }}</ref> ===Ottawa Senators (2012–2013)=== [[File:Ben Bishop - Ottawa Senators.jpg|thumb|right|Bishop with the [[Ottawa Senators]] in February 2013]] On February 26, 2012, Bishop was traded to the [[Ottawa Senators]] in exchange for a second-round pick in the [[2013 NHL Entry Draft]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=619060|title=Bulletin: Senators acquire goaltender Ben Bishop from St. Louis for a second-round draft pick|date=February 26, 2012|access-date=February 26, 2012|publisher=Ottawa Senators}}</ref> A kitchen accident resulted in Senators' starting goaltender [[Craig Anderson (ice hockey)|Craig Anderson]] being injured indefinitely with a hand laceration, a situation that may have hastened Bishop's move to Ottawa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/02/26/19428926.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714054001/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Ottawa/2012/02/26/19428926.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 14, 2012|title=Bishop a big deal for Senators|accessdate=March 26, 2023}}</ref> At the time of the trade, Bishop was the AHL's top goaltender with a 24–14–0 record, a 2.26 GAA, a .928 save percentage and an AHL-leading six shutouts through 38 games.<ref>https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=388911 SENATORS ACQUIRE G BISHOP FROM BLUES FOR SECOND-ROUND PICK</ref> Bishop made his Senators debut against the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] on March 6, 2012, in a game which Ottawa won 7–3. He earned his second win in as many starts in a 4–1 win over the [[New York Rangers]]. He finished the season with a 3–3–2 record and 2.48 GAA in ten games played with Ottawa.<ref name="auto"/> Due to the [[2012–13 NHL lockout]], Bishop began the [[2012–13 NHL season|season]] in the AHL with the [[Binghamton Senators]], where he posted an 8–3–2 record and 2.59 GAA in 13 games. Once the lockout was resolved, he was called up to Ottawa to serve as backup to Craig Anderson. His first game of the NHL season was less than memorable for Bishop, as he surrendered five goals on 30 shots in a loss to Tampa Bay.<ref>SENATORS LOOK TO RETURN TO FORM AS THEY HOST PENGUINS https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=414613 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127203416/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=414613 |date=January 27, 2013 }}</ref> However, his play improved as he was named the NHL's Third Star of the Week on February 25, 2013, after posting a 2.03 GAA and .931 save percentage, as Ottawa won all four of its games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Voracek, Stamkos and Bishop named the NHLs three stars of the week |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/voracek-stamkos-and-bishop-named-the-nhls-three-stars-of-the-week/c-657314 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 14, 2019 |date=February 25, 2013}}</ref> ===Tampa Bay Lightning (2013–2017)=== On April 3, 2013, Bishop was traded at the [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]] [[NHL trade deadline]] by the Senators to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward [[Cory Conacher]] and a fourth-round draft pick. On April 4, Bishop made his Lightning debut, shutting out the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] 5–0 in [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]. On April 15, Bishop signed a two-year, $4.6&nbsp;million contract extension with the Lightning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=663838&navid=nhl:topheads|title=Lightning get Bishop in exchange for Conacher|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|date=2013-04-03|access-date=2013-04-03}}</ref> Bishop set a career high and Tampa Bay franchise record on January 19, 2014, by making 48 saves in another victory over Carolina.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightning-beats-hurricanes/2161814/|title=Bishop boosts Lightning past Hurricanes|date=January 19, 2014|work=Tampa Bay Times|access-date=January 20, 2014}}</ref> During the [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14 season]], Bishop was named the starting goaltender for Tampa Bay over [[Anders Lindbäck]]. Bishop posted a 37–14–7 record last in the 63 games played that season. He also recorded a .924 save percentage and a 2.23 GAA. Bishop was ranked fourth in games played, as well as seventh in save percentage and goals against. He posted five shutouts, which was the second most in Lightning history, and also set single-season records for wins, save percentage and GAA. He recorded the second-most saves in Lightning history, with 1,625.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 2, 2014 |title=Lightning Sign Ben Bishop to Two Year Contract Extension |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=727705 |access-date=November 17, 2014 |work=lightning.nhl.com}}</ref> Bishop was nominated for the [[Vezina Trophy]]—NHL's top goaltender—for the season due to his stellar play in net, though he ultimately finished third in voting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24538942/nhl-awards-rask-varlamov-bishop-finalists-for-vezina-trophy|title=NHL Awards: Rask, Varlamov, Bishop finalists for Vezina Trophy|first= Brian|last=Stubits|work=CBSSports.com|date=April 25, 2014|access-date=November 17, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=723708|title=Bruins' Rask wins his first Vezina Trophy|first=Awards|last=NHL|work=NHL.com|date=June 24, 2014|access-date=November 17, 2014}}</ref> During a game against the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] on April 8, 2014, he fell awkwardly on his left leg. He had to be helped off the ice that would end his 2013–14 season, as Tampa Bay were swept out of the first round of the [[2014 Stanley Cup playoffs]] by the [[Montreal Canadiens]].<ref name="nhl.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kings-acquire-ben-bishop-from-lightning/c-287158228|title=Kings acquire Ben Bishop from Lightning|website=NHL.com}}</ref> On August 2, 2014, the Lightning announced Bishop's contract had been extended for two years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/lightning-give-ben-bishop-two-year---11-9-million-extension-214443686.html|title=Lightning give Ben Bishop two-year, $11.9 million extension|first=Sean|last=Leahy|work=Puck Daddy|date= August 2, 2014|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> On March 30, 2015, Bishop became the first Lightning goalie to record two assists in one game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/734339|title=VIDEO: Bishop scribes his name in Lightning record books with assists to Namestnikov, Drouin|first=Bryan|last=McWilliams|work=The Score|date=March 30, 2015|access-date= March 30, 2015}}</ref> On April 4, 2015, Bishop earned his 38th win of the season in a 4–0 shutout of the [[Florida Panthers]], which was a personal best and surpassed the Tampa Bay franchise record he set the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014021172&navid=sb:recap&int|title=Lightning clinch home ice with win against Panthers|first=Alian|last=Poupart|work=NHL.com|date= April 5, 2015|access-date= April 5, 2015}}</ref> On April 11, 2015, Bishop extended his personal best and team record to 40 wins in a 3–2 Lightning shootout win over the visiting [[Boston Bruins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014021225|title=Lightning finish regular season with a 3-2 shootout win over Boston|first=Bryan|last=Burns|work=Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Writer|date= April 12, 2015|access-date= April 19, 2015}}</ref> On April 18, 2015, Bishop made his [[Stanley Cup playoffs|Stanley Cup playoff]] debut—and earned his first career playoff win—in a 5–1 victory over the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014030122|title=Lightning pound Red Wings 5-1 to even series|first=Bryan|last=Burns|work=Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Writer|date= April 18, 2015|access-date= April 19, 2015}}</ref> On May 29, 2015, Bishop joined [[Tim Thomas (ice hockey, born 1974)|Tim Thomas]] and [[Patrick Roy]] as the only goaltenders to post shutouts in two Game 7s in a single playoff year. Bishop also became the first goaltender to post two shutouts in two Game 7s in his first season in the playoffs. Additionally, Bishop became the first goaltender to win back-to-back playoff shutouts in [[Madison Square Garden]], which would cause the New York Rangers to lose their first Game 7 at home in their franchise's history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014030317|title=Lightning headed back to Stanley Cup Final with 2-0 win over Rangers in Game 7. |first=Bryan|last=Burns|work=Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Writer|date= May 29, 2015|access-date= May 30, 2015}}</ref> After losing to the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] in six games in the [[2015 Stanley Cup Finals]], Bishop revealed he tore his groin on a [[Brad Richards]] shot in the second period of Game 2. The injury did not require surgery, just rest during the off-season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/15/bishop-reveals-his-injury-after-such-a-close-series/|title=Injuries revealed: Johnson's wrist was broken, Bishop played through groin tear|first=James|last=O'Brien|work=NBCSports ProHockeyTalk|date= June 15, 2015|access-date= June 16, 2015}}</ref> On October 17, 2015, Bishop became the all-time leader in regular season wins for the Tampa Bay Lightning, posting his 84th win in a 2–1 victory over the visiting [[Buffalo Sabres]]. In so doing, he surpassed former Lightning goaltender [[Nikolai Khabibulin]]'s record of 83 regular season wins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2015020067|title=Bishop sets Lightning record with win vs. Sabres|first=Corey|last=Long|work=NHL.com|date= October 17, 2015|access-date= October 18, 2015}}</ref> On October 23, 2015, Bishop won his 100th career NHL game in a 4–3 Lightning victory in overtime over the [[Winnipeg Jets]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2015020102|title=Palat gives Lightning win against Jets|first=Patrick|last=Williams|work=NHL.com|date= October 23, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2015}}</ref> On January 6, 2016, Bishop was named to the [[2016 NHL All-Star Game]], his first career All-Star appearance.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/bishop-stamkos-named-to-all-star-team/2260200|title=Bishop, Stamkos named to 2016 NHL All-Star team|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=January 6, 2016|access-date=January 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206090614/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/bishop-stamkos-named-to-all-star-team/2260200|archive-date=February 6, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Bishop also became the second Lightning goaltender selected to an All-Star Game in team history. On February 3, 2016, Bishop recorded his 100th win for the Lightning in a 3–1 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2015020757|title=Power play sparks Lightning past Red Wings|first=Corey|last=Long|work=NHL.com|date=February 3, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> Bishop also became the first Lightning goalie to record 100 wins in franchise history with the victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kuklaskorner.com/hockey/comments/nhl-short-notes565|title=NHL Short Notes|first=Paul|last=n/a|work=Kukla's Korner|date=February 4, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2016}}</ref> On March 19, 2016, Bishop posted his 15th career shutout in a Lightning uniform. This shutout moved Bishop past Nikolai Khabibulin for the most shutouts in franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2015021076|title=Bishop, Lightning shut out Coyotes|first=Jerry|last=Brown|work=NHL.com|date=March 20, 2016|access-date=March 20, 2016}}</ref> On April 27, 2016, Bishop was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy. Bishop led the NHL with a 2.06 GAA and posted a 35–21 record with a .926 save percentage. [[Braden Holtby]] and [[Jonathan Quick]] were the other finalists named. This was Bishop's second time being a finalist for the Vezina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/vezina-finalists-announced-tonight-ben-bishop-likely-one/2274920|title=Ben Bishop named Vezina Trophy finalist|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=April 27, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428092859/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/lightning/vezina-finalists-announced-tonight-ben-bishop-likely-one/2274920|archive-date=April 28, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Bishop finished as runner-up in the Vezina Trophy and was named to the [[NHL All-Star team|NHL second All-Star team]].<ref name="nhl.com"/> On October 13, 2016, Bishop became the Lightning's all-time leader in saves (4,963), surpassing [[Daren Puppa]] (4,959).<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=BBurnsNHL |number=786766687555256320 |date = October 14, 2016 |title=TBLightning all-time save leaders}}</ref> The record came during a 6–4 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightning-opens-season-with-win-over-red-wings/2298014/|title=Lightning opens season with win over Red Wings|first=Joe|last=Smithy|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=October 13, 2016|access-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> On October 25, 2016, Bishop's two front teeth were knocked out by the Toronto Maple Leafs' [[Peter Holland (ice hockey)|Peter Holland]] on a shot to his mask. Bishop, stunned, shook his head, causing his teeth to fall out into his mask.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/lightning-s-ben-bishop-has-two-front-teeth-knocked-out-after-puck-to-the-mask|title=Lightning's Ben Bishop Has Two Front Teeth Knocked Out After Puck to the Mask|first=Jared|last=Clinton|work=The Hockey News|date=October 25, 2016|access-date=May 9, 2017}}</ref> On November 17, 2016, Bishop played in 207th game for the Lightning, surpassing Daren Puppa for most games played by a goaltender in Lightning history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beaches.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/jonathan-drouin-returns-to-lightning-lineup/2303306|title=Lightning tops Sabres (w/ video)|first=Joe|last=Smith|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=November 17, 2016|access-date=December 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202043749/http://www.beaches.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/jonathan-drouin-returns-to-lightning-lineup/2303306|archive-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> ===Los Angeles Kings (2017)=== During the 2016 off-season, rumors built up about the Lightning's intention to trade Bishop due to salary cap restraints for Tampa Bay and the impending [[2017 NHL Expansion Draft|expansion draft]], as Bishop was entering the final year of his contract and set to become an unrestricted free agent the following summer. After a deal with the [[Calgary Flames]] involving a contract extension fell through, Bishop began the 2016–17 season with Tampa Bay.<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/lightnings-ben-bishop-trade-flames-close | title = Report: Lightning's Ben Bishop: Trade to Flames 'was close' | publisher = [[Sportsnet]] | date = 2016-09-02 | access-date = 2017-03-01}}</ref> As the Lightning dealt with lingering salary cap space concerns sitting outside of a playoff spot, Bishop was traded three days before the NHL trade deadline on February 26, 2017, to the [[Los Angeles Kings]] in exchange for goaltender [[Peter Budaj]], defenseman [[Erik Černák]], a [[2017 NHL Entry Draft]] seventh-round pick and a conditional second-round pick in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/bolts-acquire-budaj-cernak-and-picks-from-kings/c-287156924|title=Bolts acquire Budaj, Cernak, and picks from Kings|first=Lightning|last=Tampa Bay|work= [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] |date=February 26, 2017|access-date=February 26, 2017}}</ref> Bishop made his debut with Los Angeles on February 28, a 2–1 overtime loss in which he stopped 28 of 30 shots and was awarded the game's third star.<ref>{{Cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/lak-vs-cgy/2017/02/28/2016020931#game=2016020931,game_state=final | title = Ben Bishop loses Kings debut in OT against Flames | publisher = [[NHL.com]] | date = 2017-03-01 | access-date = 2017-03-01}}</ref> Acquired by the Kings to back-up [[Jonathan Quick]] (who was just coming off an injury in which he missed most of the season) and to bolster the team's chances of making the playoffs, Bishop appeared in seven games with the club, but was unable to help the squad to a playoff appearance.<ref name="nhl.com"/> ===Dallas Stars (2017–2021)=== On May 9, 2017, the Kings traded Bishop's expiring contract and negotiating rights to the [[Dallas Stars]] in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, which Dallas had previously acquired from the Montreal Canadiens.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Stars acquire Ben Bishop from Los Angeles|url=https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/stars-acquire-goaltender-ben-bishop-from-los-angeles-in-exchange-for-montreals-fourth-round-selection-in-the-2017-nhl-draft/c-289358038|website=NHL.com|access-date=May 10, 2017|date=May 9, 2017}}</ref> On May 12, 2017, it was announced via the [[Dallas Stars]] official [[Twitter]] account that the Stars and Bishop agreed to a six-year contract worth about $29.5&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dallas Stars sign goaltender Ben Bishop to a six-year contract extension|url=https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-sign-goaltender-ben-bishop-to-a-six-year-contract-extension/c-289405992|website=NHL.com|access-date=May 12, 2017|date=May 12, 2017}}</ref> On March 14, 2019, in a game against the [[Minnesota Wild]], Bishop broke [[Ed Belfour]]'s franchise record for longest shutout streak before being pulled due to a lower body injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=5 things we learned in the NHL: Stars' Bishop breaks Ed Belfour record |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/5-things-learned-nhl-stars-bishop-breaks-ed-belfour-record/ |website=sportsnet.ca |access-date=March 16, 2019 |date=March 15, 2019}}</ref> At that time, Bishop ranked second in the league in goals against and first in save percentage. The Stars later announced Bishop was day-to-day.<ref>{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Jeff |title=Bishop day to day for Stars with lower-body injury |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/dallas-stars-goalie-ben-bishop-day-to-day-with-injury/c-305815432 |website=NHL.com |access-date=March 16, 2019 |date=March 15, 2019}}</ref> In the {{nhly|2019}} season, Bishop was able to reach his second career Stanley Cup Finals appearance, and first with the Dallas Stars, albeit deemed "unfit to play" throughout the majority of the playoffs. In the three playoff games he played, he struggled mightily, posting an .844 save percentage and a 5.41 goals against average. The Stars would lose 4–2 to the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]], his former team. The Stars announced Bishop would be out five months following surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. On April 14, 2021, the Stars announced that Bishop would be ruled out for the rest of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] shortened [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21]] season. Still hoping to continue his professional career, Bishop continued his rehabilitation into the {{nhly|2021}} season. Starting the season on the injured reserve, Bishop later accepted a conditioning assignment to AHL affiliate, the [[Texas Stars]]. After letting in 8 goals in a 8–4 defeat to the [[Chicago Wolves]], Bishop was returned to Dallas' long-term injury reserve list and effectively signalled his retirement from professional hockey, later confirmed by Stars general manager [[Jim Nill]] due to having a degenerative knee injury on December 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wyshynski |first=Greg |date=December 11, 2021 |title=Degenerative knee injury ends goalie Ben Bishop's NHL career, Dallas Stars GM says |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/32845595 |accessdate=December 11, 2021 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> On June 10, 2022, Bishop's contract along with a seventh-round draft pick in [[2022 NHL Entry Draft|2022]] were traded to the [[Buffalo Sabres]] in exchange for future considerations.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/bufalo-sabres-acquire-ben-bishop-7th-round-pick-2022-nhl-draft-from-stars-trade/c-334568566 | title = Sabres acquire Bishop, 7th-round pick from Stars | publisher = [[Buffalo Sabres]] | date = June 10, 2022 | accessdate = June 10, 2022}}</ref> ==International play== {{MedalTableTop|name=}} {{MedalSport | Men's [[ice hockey]]}} {{MedalCountry | {{ih|USA}}}} {{MedalCompetition | [[Ice Hockey World Championships|World Championships]] }} {{MedalBronze | [[2013 IIHF World Championship|2013 Stockholm/Helsinki]] | }} {{MedalBottom}} On March 2, 2016, Team USA named Bishop to its roster for the [[2016 World Cup of Hockey]]. The tournament ran from September 17 to October 1, 2016, in [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25502603/world-cup-of-hockey-kane-pavelski-lead-usa-roster-with-some-surprises|title=World Cup of Hockey: Kane, Pavelski lead USA roster with some surprises|first=Chris|last=Peters|work=CBSSports.com|date=March 2, 2016|access-date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> ==Personal life== Bishop was born to Ben Bishop Jr. and Cindy Bishop. His grandfather, Ben Bishop Sr., was a professional [[tennis]] player who played in the [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]].<ref name="sens-bishop">{{cite web |last=Brodie |first=Rob |date=February 8, 2012 |title=Bishop born to shine on hockey's biggest stage |url=https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/bishop-born-to-shine-on-hockeys-biggest-stage/c-621184 |access-date=February 8, 2012 |work=Ottawa Senators |via=NHL.com}}</ref> Bishop attended [[Chaminade College Preparatory School (Missouri)|Chaminade High School]], which retired his jersey number.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=Benbishop30|number=1025359589401931778|date=August 3, 2018|title=What an honor to have my high school jersey retired with these men. Should be a great night! Can't wait!}}</ref> Later he moved to [[Frisco, Texas]], where he graduated from [[Frisco High School]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Frisco HS grad Ben Bishop happy to be home with Stars |url=https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nhl/stars/frisco-hs-grad-ben-bishop-happy-to-be-home-with-stars/443270363 |website=wfaa.com |access-date=December 19, 2019 |date=May 26, 2017}}</ref> Bishop and his wife, Andrea, have two sons (Benjamin Bishop IV, James Andrew Bishop).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/stars/2020/06/16/a-tale-of-two-pandemic-pregnancy-stories-for-ben-bishop-ex-star-jordie-benn-and-their-significant-others/ |title=A tale of two pandemic pregnancy stories for Ben Bishop, ex-Star Jordie Benn, and their significant others |date=June 16, 2020 }}</ref> ==Career statistics== ===Regular season and playoffs=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="width:90%; text-align:center;" |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="9" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Regular season]] ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! colspan="8" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | [[Playoffs]] |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! [[Season (sports)|Season]] ! Team ! League ! GP !! W !! L !! OTL !! MIN !! GA !! [[Shutout#Ice hockey|SO]] !! [[Goals against average|GAA]] !! [[save percentage|SV%]] ! GP !! W !! L !! MIN !! GA !! SO !! GAA !! SV% |- | 2004–05 | [[Texas Tornado]] | [[North American Hockey League|NAHL]] | 45 || 35 || 8 || 2 || 2577 || 83 || 5 || 1.93 || .920 | 11 || 9 || 2 || 660 || 30 || 0 || 2.73 || .891 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2005–06]] | [[Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey|University of Maine]] | [[Hockey East|HE]] | 31 || 21 || 7 || 2 || 1728 || 64 || 0 || 2.22 || .908 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2006–07 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2006–07]] | University of Maine | HE | 34 || 21 || 9 || 2 || 1907 || 68 || 3 || 2.14 || .923 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2007–08 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2007–08]] | University of Maine | HE | 34 || 13 || 18 || 3 || 1972 || 80 || 2 || 2.43 || .920 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2007–08 AHL season|2007–08]] | [[Peoria Rivermen (AHL)|Peoria Rivermen]] | [[American Hockey League|AHL]] | 5 || 2 || 2 || 1 || 302 || 12 || 0 || 2.38 || .908 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2008–09 AHL season|2008–09]] | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 33 || 15 || 16 || 1 || 1898 || 89 || 1 || 2.81 || .897 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2008–09 NHL season|2008–09]] | [[St. Louis Blues]] | [[National Hockey League|NHL]] | 6 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 245 || 12 || 1 || 2.94 || .893 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2009–10 AHL season|2009–10]] | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 48 || 23 || 18 || 4 || 2793 || 129 || 0 || 2.77 || .901 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2010–11 AHL season|2010–11]] | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 35 || 17 || 14 || 2 || 2043 || 87 || 2 || 2.55 || .914 | 1 || 0 || 1 || 59 || 2 || 0 || 2.04 || .895 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2010–11 NHL season|2010–11]] | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 7 || 3 || 4 || 0 || 369 || 17 || 1 || 2.76 || .899 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2011–12 AHL season|2011–12]] | Peoria Rivermen | AHL | 38 || 24 || 14 || 0 || 2258 || 85 || 6 || 2.26 || .928 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2011–12 | [[Binghamton Senators]] | AHL | 3 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 179 || 7 || 0 || 2.35 || .944 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2011-12 NHL season|2011–12]] | [[Ottawa Senators]] | NHL | 10 || 3 || 3 || 2 || 532 || 22 || 0 || 2.48 || .909 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2012-13 AHL season|2012–13]] | Binghamton Senators | AHL | 13 || 8 || 3 || 2 || 787 || 34 || 0 || 2.59 || .928 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13]] | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 13 || 8 || 5 || 0 || 758 || 31 || 1 || 2.45 || .922 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | 2012–13 | [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] | NHL | 9 || 3 || 4 || 1 || 502 || 25 || 1 || 2.99 || .917 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]] | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 63 || 37 || 14 || 7 || 3586 || 133 || 5 || 2.23 || .924 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]] | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 62 || 40 || 13 || 5 || 3519 || 136 || 4 || 2.32 || .916 | 25 || 13 || 11 || 1459 || 53 || 3 || 2.18 || .921 |- | [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]] | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 61 || 35 || 21 || 4 || 3585 || 123 || 6 || 2.06 || .926 | 11 || 8 || 2 || 582 || 18 || 2 || 1.86 || .939 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2016–17 NHL season|2016–17]] | Tampa Bay Lightning | NHL | 32 || 16 || 12 || 3 || 1813 || 77 || 1 || 2.55 || .911 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | 2016–17 | [[Los Angeles Kings]] | NHL | 7 || 2 || 3 || 2 || 412 || 17 || 0 || 2.49 || .900 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2017–18 NHL season|2017–18]] | [[Dallas Stars]] | NHL | 53 || 26 || 17 || 5 || 2887 || 120 || 5 || 2.49 || .916 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- | [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19]] | Dallas Stars | NHL | 46 || 27 || 15 || 2 || 2638 || 87 || 7 || 1.98 || .934 | 13 || 7 || 6 || 811 || 30 || 0 || 2.22 || .933 |- bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2019–20 NHL season|2019–20]] | Dallas Stars | NHL | 44 || 21 || 16 || 4 || 2474 || 103 || 2 || 2.50 || .920 | 3 || 1 || 2 || 133 || 12 || 0 || 5.41 || .844 |- | [[2021–22 AHL season|2021–22]] | [[Texas Stars]] | AHL | 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 59 || 8 || 0 || 8.20 || .765 | — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — |- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan=3 | NHL totals ! 413 !! 222 !! 128 !! 36 !! 23,317 !! 903 !! 33 !! 2.32 !! .921 ! 52 !! 29 !! 21 !! 2,985 !! 113 !! 5 !! 2.27 !! .924 |} ===International=== {| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em" |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! Year ! Team ! Event ! Result ! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | ! GP ! W ! L ! T ! MIN ! GA ! SO ! GAA ! SV% |- | [[2010 IIHF World Championship|2010]] | [[United States men's national ice hockey team|United States]] | [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]] | 13th | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.000 |-bgcolor="#f0f0f0" | [[2013 IIHF World Championship|2013]] | United States | WC | {{bronze3}} | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 297 | 14 | 0 | 2.83 | .876 |- | [[2016 World Cup of Hockey|2016]] | United States | [[World Cup of Hockey|WCH]] | 7th | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 6.00 | .800 |-bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="4" align="center" | Senior totals ! 7 ! 3 ! 3 ! 0 ! 357 ! 18 ! 0 ! 3.03 ! .870 |} ==Awards and honors== {| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[NAHL]] |- | All-Star Game | 2005 | |- | All-Rookie Team | 2005 | |- | Champions (Texas Tornado) | 2005 | |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[College ice hockey|College]] |- | [[Hockey East|HE]] [[List of All-Hockey East Teams#Rookie Team|All-Rookie Team]] | [[2005–06 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2006]] | <ref name="bangordailynews.com"/> |- | HE All-Academic Team | [[2006–07 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2007]], [[2007–08 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2008]] | |- | HE [[List of All-Hockey East Teams#Second Team|All-Second Team]] | 2008 | <ref name="bangordailynews.com"/> |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[American Hockey League|AHL]] |- | [[AHL All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] | [[2011–12 AHL season|2012]] | |- | Second All-Star team | 2012 | |- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" ! colspan="3" |[[NHL]] |- | [[2016 National Hockey League All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] | [[2015–16 NHL season|2016]] | <ref name="auto1"/> |- | [[NHL All-Star team|Second All-Star team]] | [[2015–16 NHL season|2016]], [[2018–19 NHL season|2019]] | |} ==Post Hockey Career== * Made his television debut on AEW Rampage on July 12, 2024, under the name "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop. Despite facing a loss to veteran wrestler Roderick Strong, Bishop’s appearance marked a significant milestone in his career. <ref>https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-rampage-results-7-12-24/</ref> <ref>https://x.com/bigtroublebb</ref> *Match Summary per AEW **"Bishop shoved Roddy to the mat. Roddy chopped Ben down and then hit the sick kick. Roddy cracked Ben in the jaw with a knee strike and pinned Ben Bishop!" <ref>https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-july-12-2024</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Ice hockey stats}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092141/http://www.goblackbears.com/sports/m-hockey/mtt/bishop_ben00.html University of Maine biography] {{DEFAULTSORT:Bishop, Ben}} [[Category:1986 births]] [[Category:American men's ice hockey goaltenders]] [[Category:Binghamton Senators players]] [[Category:Chaminade College Preparatory School (Missouri) alumni]] [[Category:Dallas Stars players]] [[Category:Ice hockey people from Denver]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Los Angeles Kings players]] [[Category:Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey players]] [[Category:National Hockey League All-Stars]] [[Category:Ottawa Senators players]] [[Category:Peoria Rivermen (AHL) players]] [[Category:St. Louis Blues draft picks]] [[Category:St. Louis Blues players]] [[Category:Tampa Bay Lightning players]] [[Category:Texas Stars players]] [[Category:Texas Tornado players]]'