Rob DiMaio is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 17 seasons. He was born on February 19, 1968, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. DiMaio began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Portland Winterhawks in 1985. He played for the Winterhawks for three seasons and was a key player in their 1986 Memorial Cup championship team.
In 1987, DiMaio was drafted by the New York Islanders in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Islanders in the 1988-89 season and played for them for two seasons. He then played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dallas Stars over the course of his career.
DiMaio was known for his versatility as a player, as he could play both forward and defense positions. He was also known for his physical play and his ability to score goals. He played in a total of 894 NHL games and scored 153 goals and 251 assists for a total of 404 points.
DiMaio's best season came in the 1995-96 season when he played for the Lightning. He scored 25 goals and 32 assists for a total of 57 points in 81 games. He also played in the NHL All-Star Game that season.
DiMaio's most successful season came in the 2005-06 season when he played for the Dallas Stars. He helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Edmonton Oilers. DiMaio played in 18 playoff games that season and scored two goals and four assists for a total of six points.
After the 2005-06 season, DiMaio retired from professional hockey. He then became a coach and worked as an assistant coach for the OHL's Windsor Spitfires from 2006 to 2008. He also worked as an assistant coach for the AHL's Texas Stars from 2009 to 2011.
In conclusion, Rob DiMaio was a versatile and physical player who had a successful career in the NHL. He played for several teams over the course of his career and was known for his ability to score goals and play both forward and defense positions. After retiring from professional hockey, he became a coach and worked for several teams in the OHL and AHL.
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