Dan Keczmer is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman. He was born on May 17, 1968, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and grew up playing hockey in the area. Keczmer played college hockey at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he was a standout player for four years.
After college, Keczmer signed with the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League (IHL) and played there for two seasons. He then moved on to play for the San Diego Gulls of the West Coast Hockey League (WCHL) for one season before returning to the IHL to play for the Indianapolis Ice.
Keczmer's best season as a professional came in 1995-96 when he played for the Ice. He scored 12 goals and added 29 assists for a total of 41 points in 79 games. He also had a plus-minus rating of +27, which was the best on the team. Keczmer's strong play helped the Ice win the Turner Cup that season, which is awarded to the champion of the IHL.
After his time with the Ice, Keczmer played for several other teams in the IHL, including the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Orlando Solar Bears, and the Cleveland Lumberjacks. He also played briefly in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Worcester IceCats.
Keczmer retired from professional hockey in 2000 after playing for 10 seasons. He finished his career with 47 goals and 142 assists for a total of 189 points in 542 games. He also had a plus-minus rating of +71 over his career.
In addition to his professional career, Keczmer also represented the United States in international competition. He played for the U.S. National Team at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, where he helped the team finish in fourth place. He also played for the U.S. at the 1991 and 1992 World Championships.
After retiring from hockey, Keczmer went on to work in the financial industry. He currently works as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in Massachusetts.
Overall, Dan Keczmer had a successful career as a professional hockey player, playing for several teams in the IHL and briefly in the AHL. He also represented the United States in international competition, including at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
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