Randy Boyd (ice hockey)
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| Randy Boyd | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
January 23, 1962 | ||
| Died |
January 19, 2022 (aged 59) Marietta, Georgia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Pittsburgh Penguins Chicago Black Hawks New York Islanders Vancouver Canucks | ||
| NHL draft |
51st overall, 1980 Pittsburgh Penguins | ||
| Playing career | 1981–1993 | ||
Randall Keith Joseph Boyd (January 23, 1962 – January 19, 2022) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 257 games in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Boyd was born in Coniston, Ontario, on January 23, 1962. From 1979 to 1982, he played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's.[1]
Career
During his career, Boyd played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Black Hawks, New York Islanders, and Vancouver Canucks between 1981 and 1988. After leaving the NHL, Boyd played professional hockey in Vienna for two years. He played with the Milwaukee Admirals from 1991 to 1993 and ended his career with the Wichita Thunder.[2]
Personal life
Boyd was a resident of Marietta, Georgia, and died on January 19, 2022, four days shy of his 60th birthday.[3][4]