Dan Boyle

ice hockey player; two-time Stanley Cup champion

Dan Boyle - ice hockey player; two-time Stanley Cup champion
Born

July 12th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman. Career spanned from 1998 to 2015, with stints at several NHL teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sharks, and New York Rangers. Contributed to two Stanley Cup victories with the Lightning in 2004 and the Sharks in 2016. Represented Canada in international competitions, earning a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Known for offensive skills and ability to generate scoring opportunities from the blue line.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004

Achieved a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics

Participated in NHL All-Star games and was recognized for offensive production

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