Rob DiMaio | |||
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Born |
Calgary, AB, CAN |
February 19, 1968 ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
NHL New York Islanders (1988–1992) Tampa Bay Lightning (1992–1994) Philadelphia Flyers (1994–1996) Boston Bruins (1996–2000) New York Rangers (2000) Carolina Hurricanes (2000–2001) Dallas Stars (2001–2004) Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–2006) AHL Springfield Indians Capital District Islanders Utah Grizzlies |
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NHL Draft | 118th overall, 1987 New York Islanders |
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Playing career | 1988–2006 |
Robert Charles DiMaio (born February 19, 1968) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in 894 National Hockey League (NHL) games with the New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Carolina Hurricanes, and Dallas Stars. He is currently a scout with the St. Louis Blues.
DiMaio was first drafted by the New York Islanders 6th round, 118th overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, and captained their minor league Springfield Indians affiliate to a Calder Cup championship in 1990; he was the final active NHL player of the Indians' franchise. Over the course of his career, he played for the Islanders, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, and was one of the original Lightning players during Tampa's inaugural season. He suffered a severe concussion after a controversial hit by Montreal Canadiens forward Guillaume Latendresse during the 2006 preseason, which ended his career. He has been winner of the Italian championship in the 2005 with Hockey Club Milano Vipers.