Marty McSorley Ice hockey player

Martin James McSorley (born May 18, 1963) is a retired Canadian professional hockey player, who played in the National Hockey League from 1983 until 2000. A versatile player, he was able to play both the forward and defense positions. He is also a former head coach of the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League (2002–2004). In addition to his hockey career, he has also worked as an actor, appearing in several film and television roles.McSorley was a valued teammate of Wayne Gretzky during their years playing together for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, where he served as an enforcer. In 2000, his on-ice assault of Donald Brashear with his stick, in which Brashear suffered a severe concussion, led to McSorley's suspension and eventual retirement from the NHL.

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Marty McSorley
Birth dateMay 18, 1963
Birth place
Hamilton Ontario , Ontario , Canada
Height (meters)1.8542
Weight (Kilograms)106.596

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Ice hockey player

Career start1982
Career end2001
former team
Boston Bruins
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
position
Defenceman
Winger (ice hockey)
shootsRight

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