Keith Acton

Ice hockey player and coach with the Canadiens

Keith Acton - Ice hockey player and coach with the Canadiens
Born

April 15th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 1958, this Canadian ice hockey player played primarily as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). His career spanned from 1978 to 1995, representing teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, and Philadelphia Flyers. He contributed to the Canadiens' victory in the 1986 Stanley Cup. Following retirement as a player, transitioned into coaching, serving as an assistant coach for various teams, including the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986

Played for the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers

Coached in the NHL for multiple teams

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