Dustin Byfuglien

Dustin Byfuglien
Byfuglien with the Winnipeg Jets in April 2016
Born (1985-03-27) March 27, 1985 (age 39)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
Position Defense / Right wing
Shot Right
Played for Chicago Blackhawks
Atlanta Thrashers
Winnipeg Jets
NHL draft 245th overall, 2003
Chicago Blackhawks
Playing career 2005–2020

Dustin Byfuglien (/ˈbʌflɪn/ BUFF-lin;[1] born March 27, 1985) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta Thrashers, and Winnipeg Jets. Drafted as a defenseman, he played both forward and defense in his career, though he generally played defense in his later seasons. Byfuglien helped Chicago win the Stanley Cup in 2010. Byfuglien was the first Black American-born player to win the Stanley Cup. [2] Byfuglien became a professional fisherman after his hockey career.

  1. ^ "Dustin Byfuglien and his dog, Walter" on YouTube
  2. ^ Kreiser, John (February 6, 2019). "Black History Month spotlight: Byfuglien wins Cup with Blackhawks". NHL. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2021.

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