Pro Career
Bierk was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft as their ninth-round pick, #212 overall, from the Peterborough Petes. His first victory came on March 30, 1998 in only his second career start, a 3-1 win in New York against the Rangers.
On January 8, 2003, Bierk was a part of hockey history while playing for the Phoenix Coyotes when he and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton both earned their first NHL shutouts in a 0-0 tie. It was the first time in NHL history that two goalies had both earned their first career shutouts in the same game.
His final NHL appearance came on November 9, 2003 in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks.
Bierk finished his career with 47 game appearances, a 9-20-5 record, a 3.18 gaa and a 0.901 save percentage with 1 shutout. Bierk also had 1 assist and 6 penalty minutes.
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