Marty McInnis was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over a decade. He was born on June 4, 1970, in Hingham, Massachusetts, and began his hockey career playing for Boston College.
McInnis was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 1991-92 season and played for the Islanders for four seasons. During his time with the Islanders, McInnis was known for his speed and his ability to score goals. He scored a career-high 28 goals in the 1993-94 season and was named the Islanders' Most Valuable Player.
In 1995, McInnis was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Dallas Stars for one season before being traded to the Calgary Flames in 1998. McInnis played for the Flames for two seasons and was named an alternate captain during his second season with the team.
In 2000, McInnis signed with the Boston Bruins, the team he grew up rooting for. He played for the Bruins for three seasons and was named an alternate captain during his final season with the team. McInnis was known for his leadership and work ethic, and he was a fan favorite in Boston.
After his time with the Bruins, McInnis played for the New York Islanders for one season before being traded to the Minnesota Wild in 2004. However, he never played a game for the Wild and retired from professional hockey in 2005.
Throughout his NHL career, McInnis played in 796 games and scored 170 goals and 227 assists for a total of 397 points. He was known for his speed, his scoring ability, and his leadership on and off the ice. After retiring from hockey, McInnis became a coach and worked with young players in the Boston area.
In addition to his NHL career, McInnis also represented the United States in international competition. He played for the U.S. national team in the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1991 Canada Cup. McInnis was known for his hard work and dedication to the sport of hockey, and he remains a respected figure in the hockey community.
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