Al MacInnis

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Al MacInnis - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

July 11th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1963, an ice hockey player and coach, played primarily for the Calgary Flames and the St. Louis Blues in the NHL. Renowned for exceptional defensive skills and powerful slapshot, played a crucial role in leading the Calgary Flames to the Stanley Cup championship in 1989. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007, served as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues after retirement, contributing to team development and strategy.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007

Served as an assistant coach for the St. Louis Blues

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