Byron Dafoe

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Byron Dafoe (born February 25, 1971) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, and Atlanta Thrashers.

Early Life

Dafoe was born in Worthing, England, but grew up in British Columbia, Canada. He began playing hockey at a young age and quickly developed a reputation as a talented goaltender.

Junior Career

Dafoe played junior hockey for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). His impressive performances in the WHL led to him being drafted 35th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.

Professional Career

Washington Capitals

Dafoe made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals during the 1992-93 NHL season. He played sporadically for the Capitals over the next few seasons, often splitting time between the NHL and the American Hockey League (AHL).

Los Angeles Kings

In 1995, Dafoe was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. He played two seasons with the Kings, establishing himself as a reliable starting goaltender.

Boston Bruins

Dafoe's most successful years came after he was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1997. During his tenure with the Bruins, he was known for his consistent play and was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy in the 1998-99 NHL season. He helped lead the Bruins to several playoff appearances.

Atlanta Thrashers

Dafoe signed with the Atlanta Thrashers in 2002. He played two seasons with the Thrashers before retiring from professional hockey in 2004.

International Play

Dafoe represented Team Canada in international competition, including the 1999 IIHF World Championship.

Personal Life

After retiring from professional hockey, Dafoe has been involved in various business ventures and charitable activities. He is also known for his interest in classic cars.

Career Statistics

Regular Season

Season	Team	League	GP	W	L	T	GAA	SV%
1992-93	Washington Capitals	NHL	1	0	0	0	0.00	1.000
1993-94	Washington Capitals	NHL	10	3	4	1	3.14	.895
1994-95	Washington Capitals	NHL	14	5	5	2	2.95	.902
1995-96	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	30	14	10	3	2.96	.902
1996-97	Los Angeles Kings	NHL	50	18	24	6	2.87	.906
1997-98	Boston Bruins	NHL	65	30	25	9	2.24	.926
1998-99	Boston Bruins	NHL	62	32	23	6	1.99	.926
1999-00	Boston Bruins	NHL	45	16	23	4	2.65	.906
2000-01	Boston Bruins	NHL	45	19	17	6	2.39	.907
2001-02	Boston Bruins	NHL	35	15	15	3	2.21	.907
2002-03	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL	22	5	13	2	3.42	.887
2003-04	Atlanta Thrashers	NHL	17	5	6	2	3.14	.891

Awards and Honors

• Finalist for the Vezina Trophy (1999)
• WHL West First All-Star Team (1992)

See Also

• List of NHL goaltenders with 300 wins
• List of NHL players