Johnny Boychuk | |||
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Boychuk with the Boston Bruins in June 2013 | |||
Born |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | January 19, 1984||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg; 16 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
Colorado Avalanche Boston Bruins New York Islanders | ||
NHL draft |
61st overall, 2002 Colorado Avalanche | ||
Playing career | 2004–2020 |
John Paul Boychuk (born January 19, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Drafted 61st overall in 2002 by the Colorado Avalanche, he played for the Colorado Avalanche, the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). In 2011, he was a part of the Bruins' Stanley Cup championship team. He was traded to the Islanders prior to the 2014–15 season, where he would announce retirement after six seasons with the team.