DAN
CLEARY
LW
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
205 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
17
years
Debut
Oct 1, 1997
Born
Dec 18, 1978
(45 yrs)
Carbonear, Newfoundland
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago in 1997 (1/13).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-06-14 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2016-10-01 |
Released from training camp by the Detroit Red Wings.
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| 2016-09-23 |
Signed with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
|
| 2016-09-17 |
Signed by the Detroit Red Wings to a professional try-out contract.
|
| 2015-10-08 |
Assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2007-08 (Detroit) |
| AHL | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 1999-00 |
| OHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 1996-97, 1995-96 |
Scouting Report
Had good speed and always displayed defensive awareness. Could line up on either side of center and displayed brief flashes of offensive brilliance. Killed penalties and sacrificed his body for the good of his team. Had a tendency to run hot and cold on offense, and lacked the consistency of a legitimate scoring winger. The physical toll he paid hurt his overall production. His sharp decline in his overall game led him to the minors.
Long Range Potential: Versatile, two-way winger.
