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Danny GroulxCanadian ice hockey player, defenseman
Date of Birth: 23.06.1981
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Content:
- Early Career
- Success Overseas
- Transition to Belarus and Russia
- Achievements
- Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (2002) - MVP of the Memorial Cup
Early Career
Danny Grou's professional hockey journey began in 1997 when he played in various lower-tier North American leagues. His breakthrough came in 2005 when he signed with German hockey club Kassel Huskies.
Success Overseas
The following season, Grou returned to North America. In 2010, after capturing the Eddie Shore Award for being the top defenseman in the American Hockey League, he inked a deal with Russian powerhouse Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. During the 2010-11 season, he emerged as a prolific scorer, amassing 25 points in 38 games.
Transition to Belarus and Russia
On May 10, 2011, Grou joined HC Dinamo Minsk, a team from Belarus. However, his tenure was short-lived. After just four games, he was loaned to the team's farm club and placed on waivers. Two days later, Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk, a Russian club, acquired his rights and assumed his contract.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Grou earned numerous accolades, including:Émil Bouchard Trophy (2002) - QMJHL's top defenseman
Guy Lafleur Trophy (2002) - QMJHL's most valuable player in the playoffs
Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy (2002) - MVP of the Memorial Cup
Calder Cup (2007) - AHL championshipEddie Shore Award (2010) - AHL's top defenseman