Joseph Marcel Rejean Paille (December 8, 1932 â October 7, 2002) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He played 107 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers from 1957 to 1965, and 15 games in the World Hockey Association with the Philadelphia Blazers during the 1972âÂÂ73 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1953 to 1974, was mainly spent in the minor American Hockey League (AHL) with the Providence Reds, and he set several AHL career playoff records. Paille was born in Shawinigan Falls, Quebec and died of cancer in Quebec City.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Awards and achievements
- QJHL Second All-Star Team (1951, 1952, 1953)
- William Northey Trophy (Top Rookie - QHL) (1956)
- AHL Second All-Star Team (1957, 1960)
- AHL First All-Star Team (1959, 1961, 1962)
- Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award (fewest goals against - AHL) (1961, 1962)
- WHL Second All-Star Team (1964)
Records
- Most AHL Games Played by a Goaltender, Career - 765
- Most AHL Playoff Games Played by a Goaltender, All-Time - 87
- Most AHL Playoff Wins by a Goaltender, All-Time - 49
- Longest AHL Playoff Shutout Streak - 207:27
- Most AHL Playoff Minutes Played, Career - 5,368
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