Trevor Daley
Canadian ice hockey defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
October 9th, 1983
42 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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