Dave Reid is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 15 years. He was born on May 15, 1964, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Reid started his hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Peterborough Petes in 1981. He played for the Petes for three seasons, from 1981 to 1984, and was a key player on the team.
In 1984, Reid was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fourth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Bruins in the 1985-86 season and played for the team for four seasons. During his time with the Bruins, Reid was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play on the penalty kill. He was also a solid contributor on offense, scoring 20 goals and 30 assists in the 1988-89 season.
In 1989, Reid was traded to the Minnesota North Stars, where he played for two seasons. He was then traded to the Dallas Stars in 1993 and played for the team for three seasons. During his time with the Stars, Reid was a key player on the team's penalty kill and was known for his physical play.
In 1996, Reid was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, where he played for four seasons. He was a key player on the team's Stanley Cup championship team in 1996 and was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play on the penalty kill. Reid was also a solid contributor on offense, scoring 20 goals and 25 assists in the 1997-98 season.
In 2000, Reid signed with the Boston Bruins as a free agent and played for the team for one season. He then signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2001 and played for the team for one season before retiring from professional hockey.
Throughout his career, Reid was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play on the penalty kill. He was also a solid contributor on offense, scoring 20 or more goals in three different seasons. Reid was a key player on two Stanley Cup championship teams and was a respected leader in the locker room.
After retiring from professional hockey, Reid worked as a television analyst for the Toronto Maple Leafs and as a coach in the Ontario Hockey League. He was also involved in various charitable organizations and was known for his dedication to giving back to the community.
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