Trevor Daley facts for kids
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Daley with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017
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| Born | October 9, 1983 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | Dallas Stars Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings |
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| National team | .svg){kind=small} Canada |
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| NHL Draft | 43rd overall, 2002 Dallas Stars |
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| Playing career | 2003–2022 | ||
Trevor Daley (born October 9, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a defenceman for sixteen seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). Daley played for the Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. He won the amazing Stanley Cup twice with the Penguins, in 2016 and 2017. After retiring from playing, he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins front office. He is now a Special Assistant to the President of Hockey Operations.
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Trevor Daley's Hockey Journey
Starting in the NHL
Trevor Daley was chosen by the Dallas Stars in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was the 43rd player picked overall. Before joining the NHL, he played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
During his last year with the Greyhounds, Daley faced a difficult situation. He briefly left the team. He returned a few days later after his coach resigned.
Daley made his first appearance in the NHL with the Stars in the 2003–04 season. He became a regular player in the 2005–06 season. That year, he played in 81 games, which was a career high for him. He also joined the Canadian team for the 2006 World Championships.
On October 8, 2011, Daley played his 500th NHL game. All of these games were with the Dallas Stars.
Moving Teams and Winning Cups
On July 10, 2015, Daley was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He then moved to the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 14, 2015. He scored his first goal for the Penguins on December 18, 2015.
Daley got injured on May 20, 2016, breaking his left ankle. This meant he missed the rest of the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs. Even though he was injured, Daley won his first Stanley Cup! The Penguins beat the Sharks in six games in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals.
On February 23, 2017, Daley had knee surgery after an injury. He was expected to miss about six weeks. He returned to play on April 6. On June 11, 2017, he won his second straight Stanley Cup. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators.
On July 1, 2017, Daley signed a three-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. On December 23, 2018, Daley played in his 1,000th career NHL game. This was a huge milestone for him. He became the 330th player in NHL history to reach this many games.
On June 8, 2020, Daley became a founding member of the Hockey Diversity Alliance. This group works to fight intolerance and racism in hockey.
Life After Playing Hockey
On October 26, 2020, Trevor Daley announced he was retiring from professional hockey. He then joined the Penguins' front office. He became a hockey operations advisor. In this role, he helped evaluate players and develop them on the ice.
On August 4, 2023, he was promoted to Special Assistant. His new job focuses more on player personnel and development. He also helps with minor league operations.
In 2021, Daley became part of a group that bought the Soo Thunderbirds. This is a junior hockey team in Canada.
Awards and Achievements
| Awards | Year | |
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| Stanley Cup champion | 2016, 2017 | |
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