Darryl Sydor

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Darryl Sydor - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

May 13th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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This individual played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1993 to 2010. Teams played for include the Dallas Stars, where a key role contributed to winning the Stanley Cup in 1999. Later played for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, serving in various coaching roles in the hockey community.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999

Played for multiple NHL teams including Tampa Bay Lightning and Los Angeles Kings

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