Trevor Daley

Canadian ice hockey defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion

Trevor Daley - Canadian ice hockey defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

October 9th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey as a defenseman for teams in the National Hockey League including the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Won the Stanley Cup in 2016 with the Penguins. Represented Canada in international competitions such as the World Junior Championship and the World Cup of Hockey.

Won the Stanley Cup in 2016 with the Pittsburgh Penguins

Played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars

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