Peter Budaj

Peter Budaj (/buːˈdaɪ/ boo-DYE; born 18 September 1982) is a Slovak former professional ice hockey goaltender. He had previously played in the National Hockey League for the Colorado Avalanche, which drafted him, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, and Tampa Bay Lightning. Peter and his wife Taylor have two sons together. After retiring from playing hockey Budaj moved to Bozeman, Montana to be closer to his wife's family. He started a goalie training company called Budaj Blockers and also served as assistant coach of the Montana State University Bobcats hockey team. In 2021 Budaj became a goalie development coach with the Avalanche organization. He joined the Anaheim Ducks as a goalie coach in 2024.