Darren McCarty

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Not to be confused with Darren McCarthy.
Position Right Wing
Shoots Right
Nickname(s) Mac
D-Mac
Big Mac
Height
Weight		 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
215 lb (98 kg/15 st 5 lb)
NHL Team
F. teams		 Detroit Red Wings
Calgary Flames
Nationality Flag of Canada Canada
Born April 1, 1972 (1972-04-01) (age 36),
Burnaby, BC, CA
NHL Draft 46th overall, 1992
Detroit Red Wings
Pro career 1992 – present
McCarty stretching before a game
McCarty stretching before a game

Darren McCarty (born April 1, 1972 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a professional ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings. McCarty has been known more for his fists than his scoring ability, taking on the role of the Red Wings enforcer most of his career, a role in which he won four Stanley Cups in 1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008, the last of which after resurrecting his career in the Red Wings minor league system.

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[edit] Playing career

[edit] Detroit Red Wings

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 Cup-clinching goal in Game 4. This goal, scored on an inside-outside move around a Flyers` defenseman and goalie, was honored as one of the best goals of the year. [1]

From the 1997–98 season until his departure from the team, McCarty was part of Detroit's famous Grind Line with center Kris Draper and winger Kirk Maltby, which was often matched up against the opponent's top offensive line.

One of McCarty's most infamous moments was in the famous "Fight Night at the Joe" on March 26, 1997, where a massive brawl broke out between the Colorado Avalanche and Red Wings. McCarty fought Avalanche right winger Claude Lemieux with a blistering punch, and continued punching Lemieux while Lemieux covered to avoid damage. McCarty also scored the winning goal in overtime, a 6-5 Detroit victory.

In the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs, McCarty registered his first hat trick in Game One of the Western Conference Finals 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.

[edit] Calgary Flames

After 11 seasons with the Red Wings, McCarty and the team parted ways as the lockout cancelled the 2004–05 NHL season. McCarty's contract was bought out by the Red Wings. He then signed as a free agent with the Calgary Flames on August 2, 2005. In the 2006–07 season, McCarty appeared in only 32 games and for the first time in his career, failed to score a point.

[edit] Flint Generals

On December 31, 2007, the Flint Generals of the International Hockey League announced that McCarty had signed with the team.[1] The Generals are co-owned by McCarty's former Grind Liner, Kris Draper, who encouraged McCarty to make a comeback to professional hockey.[2][3] McCarty made his Generals debut January 9th, 2008 in Muskegon. McCarty made his home debut for the Generals on January 12, 2008 and recorded 1 assist in the 4–3 victory. In ten games with the Generals, McCarty had three goals, two assists, and thirty penalty minutes.

[edit] Grand Rapids Griffins and return to the Red Wings

On January 30, 2008, the Grand Rapids Press reported that McCarty would sign a professional tryout contract with the Grand Rapids Griffins.[4] On February 4, 2008, this was made official.[5] On his Griffins debut at Van Andel Arena, he tallied a hat trick and added an assist to power Grand Rapids to a 6–3 win over the Lake Erie Monsters. On February 20, media outlets began to report on Detroit Red Wings manager Ken Holland's speculation that McCarty would likely be offered a contract by the organization. On February 25, the Red Wings signed McCarty to a one year contract. On March 7, 2008, McCarty was called up by the Red Wings.[6] Facing Nashville in the opening round of the 2008 playoffs, McCarty scored the opening goal in Game Two, a 4-2 Detroit win. The season concluded with McCarty's fourth Stanley Cup.

[edit] Personal

  • McCarty has twice been to drug rehab, for alcoholism and an unknown substance addiction.[citation needed]
  • McCarty is divorced and the father of four children: Griffin, Emerson, Avery, and Gracyn.
  • During the offseason, McCarty is the lead singer for hard rock band "Grinder".
  • McCarty filed for bankruptcy in April 2006. Among his creditors were several gambling casinos.
  • McCarty is a longtime wrestling fan. He was in the front row at Smackdown! when it was in Detroit.
  • He is left-handed.[7]

[edit] Awards

[edit] Career statistics

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
1989–90 Belleville Bulls OHL 63 12 15 27 142 11 1 1 2 21
1990–91 Belleville Bulls OHL 60 30 37 67 151 6 2 2 4 13
1991–92 Belleville Bulls OHL 65 55 72 127 177 5 1 4 5 13
1992–93 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 73 17 19 36 278 11 0 1 1 33
1993–94 Detroit Red Wings NHL 67 9 17 26 181 7 2 2 4 8
1994–95 Detroit Red Wings NHL 31 5 8 13 88 18 3 2 5 14
1995–96 Detroit Red Wings NHL 63 15 14 29 158 19 3 2 5 20
1996–97 Detroit Red Wings NHL 68 19 30 49 126 20 3 4 7 34
1997–98 Detroit Red Wings NHL 71 15 22 37 157 22 3 8 11 34
1998–99 Detroit Red Wings NHL 69 14 26 40 108 10 1 1 2 23
1999–00 Detroit Red Wings NHL 24 6 6 12 48 9 0 1 1 12
2000–01 Detroit Red Wings NHL 72 12 10 22 123 6 1 0 1 2
2001–02 Detroit Red Wings NHL 62 5 7 12 98 23 4 4 8 34
2002–03 Detroit Red Wings NHL 73 13 9 22 138 4 0 0 0 6
2003–04 Detroit Red Wings NHL 43 6 5 11 50 12 0 1 1 7
2004–05 DNP — Lockout NHL 67 7 6 13 117 7 2 0 2 15
2005–06 Calgary Flames NHL 67 7 6 13 117 7 2 0 2 15
2006–07 Calgary Flames NHL 32 0 0 0 58 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Flint Generals IHL 11 3 3 6 30 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 13 5 5 10 21 -- -- -- -- --
2007-08 Detroit Red Wings NHL 3 0 1 1 2 17 1 1 2 19
NHL Totals 745 126 161 287 1452 174 23 26 49 228

[edit] References

  1. ^ Darren McCarty attempting comeback with Flint Generals, Detroit Free Press, December 31, 2007.
  2. ^ Former teammates Kris Draper, Darren McCarty reconnect, George Sipple, Detroit Free Press, December 31, 2007.
  3. ^ FROM GRIND TO GRACE: Darren McCarty tries to find himself and his career again, Detroit Free Press, January 27, 2008.
  4. ^ McCarty deal with Griffins imminent, Grand Rapids Press, January 30, 2008.
  5. ^ Darren McCarty signs contract with AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins, NHL.com, February 4, 2008.
  6. ^ Red Wings call up McCarty, Detroit Free Press, March 7, 2008.
  7. ^ Detnews.com.
  8. ^ ESPY Awards.

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