He played internationally for the United States’ men’s national team, and won a bronze medal at the 1996 World Championships in Vienna and a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in 2002. Rolston became famous for his use of the slap shot during unconventional moments in games, including shootouts and while taking penalty shots. After he retired, “Sports Illustrated” ranked Rolston’s slap shot as the eighth best shot of all-time in 2013. He finished his NHL career on April 30, 2013, after playing in 1,256 games.