Charlie Huddy is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 17 seasons. He was born on June 2, 1959, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Huddy began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Portland Winter Hawks in 1976. He played for the Winter Hawks for three seasons before being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft.
Huddy made his NHL debut with the Oilers in the 1980-81 season and quickly established himself as a reliable defenseman. He played a key role in the Oilers' success during the 1980s, helping the team win five Stanley Cup championships between 1984 and 1990. Huddy was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to move the puck up the ice. He was also a valuable contributor on the power play, scoring 62 goals and 277 points in his NHL career.
In 1991, Huddy was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Buffalo Sabres in 1993. He played one season with the Sabres before being traded back to the Oilers in 1994. Huddy played his final three seasons in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues, retiring after the 1996-97 season.
After retiring from playing, Huddy began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League (AHL) in 1997. He then spent four seasons as an assistant coach with the New York Rangers before joining the Dallas Stars as an assistant coach in 2009. Huddy won his sixth Stanley Cup championship as a coach with the Stars in 2020.
Throughout his career, Huddy was known for his consistency and his ability to play a solid defensive game. He was a reliable presence on the ice and a valuable contributor to his teams' success. Huddy's contributions to the Oilers' dynasty of the 1980s and his success as a coach have cemented his legacy as one of the greats of the game.
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