Don Sweeney
Ice hockey player and manager, Boston Bruins
Born
August 17th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player and manager, played defense for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League. Sweeney spent 15 seasons with the Bruins from 1988 to 2003. After retiring as a player, transitioned to management roles within the Bruins organization. Contributed to the team's success as an assistant general manager and later as the general manager.
Played 15 seasons with the Boston Bruins
Served as general manager of the Boston Bruins
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