Dale Hunter

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Dale Robert Hunter (born July 31, 1960) is a Canadian junior ice hockey executive and former player. He played as a centre in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 19 seasons with the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals, and the Colorado Avalanche. He is currently the co-owner, president, and head coach of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. Formerly, he was the head coach of the Capitals. Drafted as the 41st overall pick in the 1979 draft by the Quebec Nordiques, he started his NHL career in the 1980–81 season and immediately became noted for his combination of intimidation and skill, which saw him start out with six consecutive seasons with at least 200 penalty minutes. He was traded to the Capitals prior to the 1987–88 season, becoming team captain in 1994. His rough play became most infamous in the 1993 playoffs when he issued an illegal check on Pierre Turgeon after a goal that saw Hunter suspended 21 games for what was a league record for violent play. He recorded his...

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