Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Peter H. Peeters ( born 1 August , 1957 in Edmonton , Alberta ) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who was one of the NHL 's most colourful characters in the 1980s .
Simplified: Peter H. Peeters ( born August 17 , 1957 ) is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who was one of the NHL 's most colourful characters in the 1980s .