Paul Coffey

Ice hockey player with multiple awards

Paul Coffey - Ice hockey player with multiple awards
Born

June 1st, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A skilled ice hockey player played in the NHL from 1979 to 2001. Played for teams including the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. Contributed to numerous championships during career, winning four Stanley Cups. Recognized for offensive abilities, holding multiple records for defensemen. Famed for remarkable speed, agility, and scoring prowess on the ice. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

Winning four Stanley Cups with the Oilers and Penguins

Induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004

Holding the record for most points by a defenseman in a single playoff season

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