Dale Hunter

Ice hockey player and head coach

Dale Hunter - Ice hockey player and head coach
Born

July 31st, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played in the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1999, primarily as a center. Won a Stanley Cup with the New York Islanders in 1980. Coached the major junior team, the London Knights, achieving significant success. Hall of Fame inductee recognized for leadership on and off the ice.

Played for the Quebec Nordiques

Played for the Washington Capitals

Won a Stanley Cup with the New York Islanders

Coached the London Knights to a Memorial Cup

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