Ray Bourque
Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Winner
Born
December 28th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A professional ice hockey player with a career spanning from 1979 to 2001, played predominantly for the Boston Bruins before finishing with the Colorado Avalanche. Renowned for exceptional defensive skills and offensive contributions from the blue line, held the record for most career goals by a defenseman in the NHL. Played in 21 All-Star Games and won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman five times. Captured the Stanley Cup in 2001, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Played for Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche
Won the Stanley Cup in 2001
Five-time Norris Trophy recipient
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