Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on January 22, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Robert Esche! May your celebrations be smoother than your glove saves and more memorable than that epic run with Team USA at the 2006 Olympics. We still remember how you guarded the net like a fortress—nothing got past you except maybe birthday cake today!

From Phoenix to Philly, you've always been our favorite puck-stopping hero. Here's hoping this year brings as much excitement as those thrilling NHL playoff battles where opponents learned firsthand: "You can't mess with Esche!" Enjoy every moment of your special day; after all, goalies age gracefully—they just get better pads!