Daryl Stanley

Daryl Stanley(born December 2, 1962) is aCanadianformer professionalice hockeyplayer who spent parts of eight seasons in theNational Hockey League(NHL) with thePhiladelphia FlyersandVancouver Canucksfrom 1983 until 1990. He also spent several seasons in the minor leagues, mainly playing in theAmerican Hockey League.

Daryl Stanley
Born	(1962-12-02)December 2, 1962 Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Position	Defence/Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Philadelphia Flyers Vancouver Canucks
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	1982–1990

Playing career

Stanley was signed as an undrafted free agent by thePhiladelphia Flyersin 1981. After closing out his junior career with theSaskatoon Blades,he turned pro in 1982. After two solid seasons in the minors, he made his NHL debut in1983–84,appearing in 23 games down the stretch for the Flyers (and scoring his first NHL goal) along with all three of the team's playoff games. However, his career would undergo a setback the following season, as he suffered career-threatening injuries in a car accident while playing for theHershey Bears,Philadelphia'sAmerican Hockey Leagueaffiliate, and missed most of the year.

However, Stanley would battle back, and established himself as a full-time member of the Flyers after being called up again midway through the1985–86season. Blessed with limited natural talent, Stanley was able to stick in the NHL as a useful utility player primarily due to his size and grit, along with his versatility. While his natural position was on the blueline, he would see much of his NHL action as a forward where his size and toughness allowed him to serve as an enforcer. He appeared in 33 games for the Flyers in1986–87,and dressed in 13 playoff games as Philadelphia reached theStanley CupFinals before losing to theEdmonton Oilers.

For the1987–88season, Stanley was dealt to theVancouver Canucks.In Vancouver, he received a chance to play more regularly, and responded with his best NHL season, recording 2 goals and 9 points in 57 games along with 151 penalty minutes. He would set a career high with 3 goals in1988–89,although injuries limited him to just 20 games. After seeing action in just 23 games in the1989–90campaign, he retired.

Stanley finished his NHL career with 8 goals and 17 assists for 25 points in 189 games, along with 408 penalty minutes.

Following his retirement, Stanley would become a hunting guide, specializing in ducks and waterfowl, and he currently operates a hunting lodge outside ofWinnipeg,Manitoba.His middle son Matthew plays for theLethbridge Hurricanesof theWestern Hockey League(WHL).

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1978–79	Revelstoke Bruins	BCJHL		46	12	11	23	117		—	—	—	—	—
1979–80	New Westminster Bruins	WHL		64	2	12	14	110		—	—	—	—	—
1980–81	New Westminster Bruins	WHL		66	7	27	34	127		—	—	—	—	—
1981–82	Saskatoon Blades	WHL		65	7	25	32	175		5	1	1	2	14
1981–82	Maine Mariners	AHL		—	—	—	—	—		2	0	2	8	2
1982–83	Maine Mariners	AHL		44	2	5	7	95		2	0	0	0	0
1982–83	Toledo Goaldiggers	IHL		5	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
1983–84	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		23	1	4	5	71		3	0	0	0	19
1983–84	Springfield Indians	AHL		51	4	10	14	122		—	—	—	—	—
1984–85	Hershey Bears	AHL		24	0	7	7	33		—	—	—	—	—
1985–86	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		33	0	2	2	69		1	0	0	0	2
1985–86	Hershey Bears	AHL		27	0	4	4	88		—	—	—	—	—
1986–87	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		33	1	2	3	76		13	0	0	0	9
1987–88	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		57	2	7	9	151		—	—	—	—	—
1988–89	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		20	3	1	4	14		—	—	—	—	—
1989–90	Vancouver Canucks	NHL		23	1	1	2	27		—	—	—	—	—
AHL totals				146	6	26	32	338		4	0	2	2	2
NHL totals				189	8	17	25	408		17	0	0	0	30

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics fromNHL,orEliteprospects,orHockey-Reference,orThe Internet Hockey Database