Daniel Carcillo facts for kids
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Carcillo with the Chicago Blackhawks in December 2014
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| Born | January 28, 1985 King City, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Phoenix Coyotes Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Blackhawks Los Angeles Kings New York Rangers |
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| NHL Draft | 73rd overall, 2003 Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Playing career | 2005–2015 | ||
Daniel Carcillo (born January 28, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a left winger in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was known for his intense playing style, which earned him the nickname "Car Bomb." Daniel Carcillo won the Stanley Cup twice with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015.
After he stopped playing hockey in 2015, Carcillo started a non-profit group. This group helps former NHL players who are dealing with problems from concussions and other mental health issues. He also founded Wesana Health, a company that looks for new ways to help people with brain injuries.
Hockey Career Highlights
Starting in the NHL
Daniel Carcillo was chosen by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 73rd player picked overall. Later, in 2007, he was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes.
During the 2007–08 season, Carcillo spent a lot of time in the penalty box. He led the NHL with 324 penalty minutes. Penalty minutes are given to players for breaking rules during a game.
Time with the Philadelphia Flyers
In 2009, Carcillo was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. He scored his first goal for the Flyers in the playoffs that year.
During the 2009–10 season, he scored 12 goals and had 20 assists. He also spent 207 minutes in the penalty box. In the 2010 playoffs, he helped the Flyers reach the Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games.
In the 2010–11 season, Carcillo played in 57 games. He faced a suspension for his actions involving an official after a game.
Playing for the Chicago Blackhawks
On July 1, 2011, Carcillo signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. He made his debut with the Blackhawks on October 13, 2011.
His 2011–12 season ended early due to an injury. He received a penalty for a hard hit on an opposing player, Tom Gilbert, which caused injuries to both. Carcillo tore a ligament in his knee and needed surgery. He signed a two-year contract extension with the Blackhawks in 2012.
Later Trades and Return to Blackhawks
Carcillo was traded to the Los Angeles Kings in 2013. Then, in 2014, he was traded to the New York Rangers. During the 2014 playoffs, he faced a suspension for his actions involving an official. His suspension was later reduced.
In September 2014, Carcillo tried out for the Pittsburgh Penguins but did not make the team. He then rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks in October 2014.
On January 16, 2015, Carcillo received a penalty for a hard hit from behind on a Winnipeg Jets player, Mathieu Perreault. This led to a six-game suspension and a fine. This was the twelfth time he had been fined or suspended in his NHL career.
The Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2015. Even though Carcillo did not play in the 2015 playoffs, his name was still engraved on the Stanley Cup.
Daniel Carcillo announced his retirement from professional hockey on September 17, 2015.
Life Outside of Hockey
Radio Show and Personal Challenges
In 2011, Daniel Carcillo hosted a radio show in Chicago called The Bomb Shelter.
Throughout his hockey career, Carcillo faced personal challenges. He became friends with fellow player Steve Montador, who was also working through difficulties. Montador helped Carcillo with his struggles. Sadly, Montador had to leave the NHL after a concussion in 2012 and passed away unexpectedly in 2015.
Montador's death had a big impact on Carcillo, who was also recovering from a concussion. He felt that the hockey community needed to do more to help former players who had suffered concussions.
Helping Others After Retirement
After winning the Stanley Cup in 2015, Carcillo retired from playing hockey. He then started the 'Chapter 5 Foundation'. This foundation helps players who are dealing with problems like post-concussion syndrome, anxiety, or depression.
Carcillo later founded Wesana Health. This company works on treatments for traumatic brain injuries.
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Lawsuit and Family Life
In 2018, Carcillo spoke about difficult experiences he and other new players faced during his time with the Sarnia Sting hockey team in 2002-03. These experiences led to a group lawsuit against the Canadian Hockey League in 2020.
Daniel Carcillo lives in Chicago with his wife, Ela, and their three children.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
Bold indicates led league
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2000–01 | North York Canadiens | GTHL | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2001–02 | Milton Merchants | OPJHL | 47 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 162 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2002–03 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 68 | 29 | 37 | 66 | 157 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | ||
| 2003–04 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 61 | 30 | 29 | 59 | 148 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | ||
| 2004–05 | Sarnia Sting | OHL | 12 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Mississauga IceDogs | OHL | 20 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 75 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 | ||
| 2005–06 | Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins | AHL | 51 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 311 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 47 | ||
| 2005–06 | Wheeling Nailers | ECHL | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Wilkes–Barre/Scranton Penguins | AHL | 52 | 21 | 9 | 30 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 18 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 57 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 54 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 174 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 80 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 2009–10 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 76 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 207 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 34 | ||
| 2010–11 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 57 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 127 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 30 | ||
| 2011–12 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 28 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2013–14 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 26 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Rangers | NHL | 31 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | ||
| 2014–15 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 39 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 429 | 48 | 52 | 100 | 1233 | 45 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 97 | ||||
International Play
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2003 | Canada | WJC18 |  |
7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | ||||
Awards and Honours
| Award | Year | |
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| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup champion (Chicago Blackhawks) | 2013, 2015 | |
