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HEIGHT » |
6'2" |
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WEIGHT » |
195 lbs. |
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BIRTHDATE » |
April 16, 1978 |
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Seaforth, Ontario |
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RESIDES » |
West Bloomfield, Michigan |
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DRAFTED » |
6th Overall, 1st Round, 1996 (EDM) |
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COMPENSATION » |
$1,450,000.00 US |
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CONTRACT ENDS » |
2003 |
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ACQUIRED » |
Signed as an Unrestricted Free Agent (no compensation) from the Edmonton Oilers, 08/23/00. |
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Boyd was Edmonton's first choice
(sixth overall) in the 1996 Entry Draft. In 1997-98, he played in 38 games and tallied five points (one goal, four assists).
In 1998-99, Boyd played in 61 games, scoring six goals and adding eight assists. In 1999-2000, he played 76 games netting
eight goals and 19 assists. Boyd signed as a free agent with Detroit on August 23, 2000. That year, Boyd played 55 games and
helped the Red Wings win the Central Division title.
Prior to making his NHL debut, Boyd played two seasons
for the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL. He played a career-best 66 games during his rookie season in 1995-96, scoring 20 goals
and 38 assists. He was also named the 1995-96 OHL and CHL Scholastic Player of the Year. In 1996-97, Boyd posted career-highs
in goals (28), assists (41), points (69), and penalty minutes (37), before joining Hamilton of the AHL for a playoff game.
Boyd was a key member of Canada's gold-medal winning
team at the 1997 World Junior Championships, where he played in seven games and scored four goals. One of his goals was the
game-winner in the semifinals vs. Russia while another won the championship game against the United States.
Boyd hails from Seaforth, Ontario.
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Little known fact Boyd has scored 35 goals in his NHL career
10 of the goals being game winners. Boyd scored his 10th GWG last night 112903 against the St. Louis Blues. :) CONGRATS BOYD!!!
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