Dennis Vial [SEP] member of sports team
Dennis Vial
Dennis Vial (born April 10, 1969) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. Vial played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators. He also played in the North American minor leagues and European leagues. He played defence and was known for his toughness.
Career.
After playing with the Hamilton Steelhawks in the OHL for 3 years, Vial was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 6th round, 110th overall
, Tampa Bay Lightning and St. Louis Blues. He had been also traded to the Quebec Nordiques on June 15, 1992 by the Red Wings with Dennis Vial for cash and then was selected by the Lightning on June 18 in the expansion draft, so he never played a game with the Nordiques. He retired in 1996.
He was a member of the 1987 Canada Cup Canadian National team.