Darren McCarty

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Darren McCarty (born April 1 1972 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League. McCarty has been known more for his fists than his scoring ability, taking on the role of the Detroit Red Wings enforcer most of his career. He grew up in Leamington, Ontario, which is not far from Detroit.

Playing career

Drafted in the 2nd round (46th overall) by the Red Wings in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, McCarty scored 26 points in his rookie season as the Wings won the Central Division title. In the 1996-97 NHL season, McCarty scored a career best 19 goals and 42 points as the Wings swept the Philadelphia Flyers for their first Stanley Cup in 42 years. McCarty scored the series-clinching goal in Game 4.

In the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs, McCarty registered his first hat trick against the Colorado Avalanche's Patrick Roy. McCarty scored four goals in the series, a career best. Detroit won the series and eventually a third Stanley Cup in six years.

After the lockout cancelled the 2004-05 NHL season, McCarty's contract was bought out by the Red Wings. McCarty later signed as a free agent with the Calgary Flames on August 2, 2005.

One of McCarty's most memorable moments was in the famous "Fight Night at the Joe" on March 26 1997, where a massive brawl broke out between the Avalanche and Red Wings. McCarty took out Avs right winger Claude Lemieux, who had marred Detroit forward Kris Draper with a vicious hit in the previous playoff year. McCarty went on to score the game-winning goal in overtime.

During the offseason, McCarty is the lead singer for the hard rock band Grinder.

McCarty filed for bankruptcy in April 2006. [link]

Awards

OHL First All-Start Team (1992)
Stanley Cup (1997, 1998, 2002)

External links

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