Boyd Devereaux is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on April 16, 1978, in Seaforth, Ontario, Canada, and began his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kitchener Rangers in 1994.
Devereaux was selected seventh overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Oilers in the 1997-98 season and played with the team for three seasons before being traded to the Detroit Red Wings in 2001.
Devereaux played with the Red Wings for four seasons and was a member of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 2002. He then signed with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2005 and played with the team for one season before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2006.
Devereaux played with the Maple Leafs for two seasons before being placed on waivers and claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2008. He played with the Thrashers for one season before signing with the Swedish team, Malmö Redhawks, in 2009.
Throughout his NHL career, Devereaux played in 627 regular-season games, scoring 59 goals and 89 assists for a total of 148 points. He also played in 49 playoff games, scoring six goals and six assists for a total of 12 points.
Devereaux was known for his versatility on the ice, as he could play both center and wing positions. He was also known for his defensive skills and was often used on penalty-killing units.
After retiring from professional hockey, Devereaux became involved in coaching and player development. He worked as an assistant coach for the University of Windsor men's hockey team and also founded the Devereaux Hockey Academy, which provides training and development for young hockey players.
Overall, Boyd Devereaux had a successful career in the NHL, playing for several teams and winning a Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings. He was a versatile player who was known for his defensive skills and has since become involved in coaching and player development.
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