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Canadian ice hockey player (born 1984)

Ice hockey player

Josh Harding Harding with the Minnesota Wild in December 2011 Born (1984-06-18) June 18, 1984 (age 42) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Weight 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb) Position Goaltender Caught Right Played for Minnesota Wild National team Canada NHL draft 38th overall, 2002 Minnesota Wild Playing career 2004–2015

**Joshua Joel Harding** (born June 18, 1984) is a Canadian former professional [ice hockey](/source/Ice_hockey) [goaltender](/source/Goaltender) who played in the [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League) (NHL) for the [Minnesota Wild](/source/Minnesota_Wild).

## Playing career

Harding played three seasons of [junior ice hockey](/source/Junior_ice_hockey) in the [Western Hockey League](/source/Western_Hockey_League) (WHL) with the [Regina Pats](/source/Regina_Pats) and [Brandon Wheat Kings](/source/Brandon_Wheat_Kings). He won the [Del Wilson](/source/Del_Wilson_Trophy) and [Four Broncos Memorial](/source/Four_Broncos_Memorial_Trophy) trophies in 2003 as the WHL's top goaltender and most outstanding player respectively.[1] He was selected in the second round, 38th overall, of the [2002 NHL entry draft](/source/2002_NHL_entry_draft) by the [Minnesota Wild](/source/Minnesota_Wild). He began his professional career with the [Houston Aeros](/source/Houston_Aeros_(1994%E2%80%932013)) of the [American Hockey League](/source/American_Hockey_League) (AHL), the Wild's top minor league affiliate. In the [2004–05 season](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_AHL_season), his rookie season with the Aeros, he posted a 21–16–3 record with a 2.01 [goals against average](/source/Goals_against_average) (GAA).[2]

Harding was called up to the Wild on March 8, 2006, after goaltender [Dwayne Roloson](/source/Dwayne_Roloson) was traded to the [Edmonton Oilers](/source/Edmonton_Oilers).[3] Before being called up, Harding had a 27–8–0 record with a .923% [save percentage](/source/Save_percentage) (second best in the AHL) in the Aeros' [2005–06 season](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_AHL_season). He finished the season with a 29–8–0 record for the Aeros. He appeared in three games with the Wild in [2005–06](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_NHL_season), going 2–1–0 with a 2.59 GAA.

Harding began the [2006–07 season](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_AHL_season) with the Aeros, compiling a 17–15–4 record before being recalled by the Wild on January 24, 2007.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Harding recorded a 30-save, 5–0 shutout against the Oilers on March 1, 2007.[4]

On October 14, 2007, Harding stopped 37 shots in his first game of the season, shutting-out the [Anaheim Ducks](/source/Anaheim_Ducks) 2–0.[5] He compiled an 11–15 record in the [2007–08 NHL season](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_NHL_season), recording a 2.94 GAA. He played less during the [2008–09 season](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_NHL_season), going 3–11 but posting an improved 2.21 GAA.

On September 24, 2010, Harding tore the [Anterior cruciate ligament](/source/Anterior_cruciate_ligament) (ACL) and [medial collateral ligament](/source/Medial_collateral_ligament) (MCL) in his right knee in a pre-season game against the [St. Louis Blues](/source/St._Louis_Blues) that forced him to miss the entire [2010–11 season](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_NHL_season).[6] Despite this, on July 1, 2011, Harding signed a one-year contract extension with the Wild.[7]

On June 19, 2012, Harding signed a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension with Minnesota.[8] On November 28, during the [2012–13 NHL lockout](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_NHL_lockout), it was reported that Harding had been diagnosed with [multiple sclerosis](/source/Multiple_sclerosis) (MS).[9][10] He kept the ailment, which can cause blurred vision and affect balance and coordination, a secret for over a month after doctors discovered the disease in late September 2012.[11] In his first game back post-diagnosis, on January 20, 2013, Harding stopped all 24 shots he faced in a 1–0 shutout win over the [Dallas Stars](/source/Dallas_Stars).[12]

During the first round of the [2013 Stanley Cup playoffs](/source/2013_Stanley_Cup_playoffs) against the [Presidents' Trophy](/source/Presidents'_Trophy)-winning [Chicago Blackhawks](/source/Chicago_Blackhawks) as the eighth seed, Wild starting goaltender [Niklas Bäckström](/source/Niklas_B%C3%A4ckstr%C3%B6m) injured himself during warm ups before Game 1.[13] Harding would replace him in a 2–1 [overtime](/source/Overtime_(ice_hockey)) loss, stopping 35 shots. This brought praise from his teammates as well as opponents for his incredible play despite being affected by multiple sclerosis.[14] The Wild would lose the series 4–1, but Harding would win the [Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy](/source/Bill_Masterton_Memorial_Trophy) in recognition of his efforts.[15]

Harding enjoyed an exceptional beginning of the [2013–14 season](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_NHL_season), leading the league in goals against average and save percentage through December 2013. But his season ended when he had to be placed on the injured reserve due to a modification of his MS treatment protocol.[16]

Harding was expected to compete for the starting goaltender position for the Wild in the [2014–15 season](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_NHL_season), but a broken foot suffered in the off-season derailed those plans.[17] Months later, upon being activated from injured reserve, the Wild placed Harding on waivers and assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the [Iowa Wild](/source/Iowa_Wild).[18] In his second game of the season playing for Iowa, Harding suffered from dehydration, which was related to his multiple sclerosis, and had to be hospitalized.[19] He subsequently retired from professional ice hockey and went to work as a high school goaltender instructor for the Edina Hornets in [Edina, Minnesota](/source/Edina%2C_Minnesota).[20]

## International play

Harding made his international debut at the junior level for [Canada](/source/Canada_men's_national_junior_ice_hockey_team) in the [2004 World Juniors](/source/2004_World_Junior_Ice_Hockey_Championships), helping claim a championship silver medal.[2] At the completion of the 2008–09 season, Harding was selected to make his full senior debut with the [Canada senior team](/source/Canada_men's_national_ice_hockey_team) at the [2009 IIHF World Championship](/source/2009_IIHF_World_Championship). He helped guide the Canadians to capture a silver medal.[21]

## Personal life

Harding was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November 2012, while training during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.[22] Harding lives in [Edina, Minnesota](/source/Edina%2C_Minnesota) with his wife and their two children. Through his marriage, Harding has a stepson.[23]

## Career statistics

### Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV% 2001–02 Regina Pats WHL 42 27 13 1 2,389 95 4 2.39 .906 6 2 4 325 16 0 2.95 .890 2002–03 Regina Pats WHL 57 18 24 13 3,385 155 3 2.75 .914 5 1 4 321 13 0 2.43 .939 2003–04 Regina Pats WHL 28 12 14 2 1,665 67 2 2.41 .927 — — — — — — — — 2003–04 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 27 13 11 3 1,612 65 5 2.42 .920 11 5 6 660 36 0 3.27 .897 2004–05 Houston Aeros AHL 42 21 16 3 2,387 80 4 2.01 .930 2 0 2 119 8 0 4.03 .893 2005–06 Houston Aeros AHL 38 29 8 0 2,215 99 2 2.68 .919 8 4 4 476 30 0 3.79 .886 2005–06 Minnesota Wild NHL 3 2 1 0 185 8 1 2.59 .904 — — — — — — — — 2006–07 Houston Aeros AHL 38 17 16 4 2,270 94 1 2.48 .920 — — — — — — — — 2006–07 Minnesota Wild NHL 7 3 2 1 361 7 1 1.16 .960 — — — — — — — — 2007–08 Minnesota Wild NHL 29 11 15 2 1,571 77 1 2.94 .908 1 0 0 20 0 0 0.00 1.000 2008–09 Minnesota Wild NHL 19 3 9 1 870 32 0 2.21 .929 — — — — — — — — 2009–10 Minnesota Wild NHL 25 9 12 0 1,300 66 1 3.05 .900 — — — — — — — — 2011–12 Minnesota Wild NHL 34 13 12 4 1,855 81 2 2.62 .917 — — — — — — — — 2012–13 Minnesota Wild NHL 5 1 1 0 185 10 1 3.24 .863 5 1 4 245 12 0 2.94 .911 2012–13 Houston Aeros AHL 2 1 1 0 100 5 0 3.00 .918 — — — — — — — — 2013–14 Minnesota Wild NHL 29 18 7 3 1,668 46 3 1.65 .933 — — — — — — — — 2014–15 Iowa Wild AHL 2 0 1 1 107 6 0 3.37 .920 — — — — — — — — NHL totals 151 60 59 11 7,994 327 10 2.45 .918 6 1 4 265 12 0 2.72 .918

## Awards and honours

Award Year Ref WHL East Second All-Star Team 2001–02 WHL Player of the Month (December) 2002–03 WHL East First All-Star Team 2002–03 Four Broncos Memorial Trophy 2002–03 WHL Del Wilson Trophy 2002–03 AHL All-Star Game 2006 (DNP) NHL Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy 2013

## Records

- [Houston Aeros](/source/Houston_Aeros_(1994%E2%80%932013))' franchise record for saves in a single game (56)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Flett, Cory; Watts, Jessie (eds.). *2009–10 WHL Guide*. Western Hockey League. pp. 206, 209.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-LOH_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-LOH_2-1) ["Josh Harding player profile"](http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=20545). Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 27, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Oilers obtain Roloson from Wild"](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/oilers-obtain-roloson-from-wild-1.614354). *CBC.ca*. March 8, 2006. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Demitra, Gaborik lead Wild in shutout of Smyth-less Oilers"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240119175056/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270301006). *ESPN*. March 1, 2007. Archived from [the original](https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=270301006) on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Giguere debuts for Ducks, but Harding (37 saves) stars for Wild"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240119175057/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271014025). *ESPN*. October 14, 2007. Archived from [the original](https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271014025) on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Harding tears right ACL and MCL, likely out for season (updated)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150420005501/http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/blogs/57299562.html). *Minneapolis Star Tribune*. Archived from [the original](http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/blogs/57299562.html) on April 20, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Wild sign backup goalie Harding"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160312064604/http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/01/wild-sign-backup-goalie-harding). *[Toronto Sun](/source/Toronto_Sun)*. July 1, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.torontosun.com/2011/07/01/wild-sign-backup-goalie-harding) on March 12, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Wild Re-Signs Harding"](http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=635133). [Minnesota Wild](/source/Minnesota_Wild). June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Wild's Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis"](http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=646581&print=true). [National Hockey League](/source/National_Hockey_League). November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Wild's Harding starts battle with MS"](http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/181297631.html). [Minnesota Star Tribune](/source/Minnesota_Star_Tribune). November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Wild goalie Josh Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis"](https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/wild-goalie-josh-harding-diagnosed-with-multiple-sclerosis-1.1155037). [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Canadian_Broadcasting_Corporation). November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Josh Harding wins 1-0 in first game since MS diagnosis"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/01/20/josh-harding-wild-beat-stars/1850607/). *[USAToday](/source/USAToday)*. January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Niklas Backstrom injured during warmups"](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/opinion/stanleycup2013/2013/04/did-you-see-that-niklas-backstrom-injured-during-warmups.html). [Canadian Broadcasting Corporation](/source/Canadian_Broadcasting_Corporation). April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Wild goalie Josh Harding earns Blackhawks praise"](http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/01/wild-goalie-josh-harding-earns-blackhawks-praise). *[Toronto Sun](/source/Toronto_Sun)*. May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Graff, Chad (June 13, 2013). ["Minnesota Wild: Josh Harding wins Masterton Trophy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20240119172514/https://www.twincities.com/2013/06/13/minnesota-wild-josh-harding-wins-masterton-trophy/). *Twin Cities*. Archived from [the original](https://www.twincities.com/2013/06/13/minnesota-wild-josh-harding-wins-masterton-trophy/) on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Josh Harding placed on injured reserve, Johan Gustafsson recalled"](https://www.startribune.com/wild-s-harding-placed-on-injured-reserve-gustafsson-recalled/236465331/). *Star Tribune*. December 19, 2013. Retrieved September 8, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Peters, Chris (September 18, 2014). ["Josh Harding suspended, Darcy Kuemper re-signed by Wild"](https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/josh-harding-suspended-darcy-kuemper-re-signed-by-wild/). *CBSSports.com*. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Harding assigned to Iowa in return from injury"](http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/283064291.html). [Minnesota Star Tribune](/source/Minnesota_Star_Tribune). December 2, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Josh Harding hospitalized over weekend for dehydration"](http://www.startribune.com/sports/285215671.html). [Minnesota Star Tribune](/source/Minnesota_Star_Tribune). December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Retired Wild goalie Josh Harding at peace with MS, abrupt end to NHL career"](https://www.twincities.com/2017/03/21/retired-wild-goalie-josh-harding-at-peace-with-ms-abrupt-end-to-nhl-career/). March 21, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Canada Wins Silver Medal at 2009 IIHF World Championship"](https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2009-nr-076-en). *hockeycanada.ca*. May 10, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding diagnosed with MS"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/wild/2012/11/29/wild-goalie-harding-diagnosed-with-ms/1735077/). *USA Today*. November 29, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Murphy, Brian (March 21, 2017). ["Retired Wild goalie Josh Harding at peace with MS, abrupt end to NHL career"](https://www.twincities.com/2017/03/21/retired-wild-goalie-josh-harding-at-peace-with-ms-abrupt-end-to-nhl-career/). Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved July 25, 2018.

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Awards and achievements Preceded by Cam Ward Winner of the Del Wilson Trophy 2003 Succeeded by Cam Ward Preceded by Dan Hamhuis Winner of the Four Broncos Memorial Trophy 2003 Succeeded by Cam Ward Preceded by Max Pacioretty Winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy 2013 Succeeded by Dominic Moore

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