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Nicholas Daskalakis (born September 29, 1962) is an American former professional

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goaltender. From 1984 to 1987, he served as a goaltender for the

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in the

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Early life and education

Daskalakis was born in

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and began to skate at 10 years old. He was the starting goalie at

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as a 13-year-old freshman, and the MVP of team USA's World JR. Team in Germany at 17 and start at

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during the same season. After four years at

, where he was ECAC Collage player of the year, first team All-American and First Runner Up for The Hobby Baker as the country's best college player in his senior year, he began his pro-career signing with the

. He was named to the

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All-Star Second Team in 1982–83 and First Team in 1983–84. He was also named to the

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(East) All-American First Team, 1983–84. Daskalakis also represented United States at the

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. To this day, Daskalakis' presence adorns the walls of the Hall of Fame at

as their star player, and he is a member of the

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Hall of Fame.

Career

Daskalakis' career included three and a half seasons with the Bruins, Championships in Hershey and in

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for

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where other former Bruins Goaltenders Tim Thomas and

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tended goal. He represented team USA on three other occasions including the World Championship Team in

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in 1989. His professional career includes an impressive list of achievements including foundin
Celebrity Marketing Inc.
30 years ago. He has successfully negotiated over $250 million in sports related sponsorships, produced over 500 special events, and created a TV series that aired for over 5 years. He represented then

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and now

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and negotiated the naming rights deal that brought back the name "

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" to Boston. His charitable work has affected over 3,000 charities and resulted in tens of millions of dollars for those in need. He is the owner of the prestigious and exclusive member-only private business and social club
Legacy Club of Boston
which is located in the epicenter of Boston, and is the owner of the business service fir
Legacy Equity Growth Services
He remains active in Bruins Alumni games, keeping his connection with the team alive.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

External links

* 1962 births Living people American people of Greek descent American men's ice hockey goaltenders Binghamton Whalers players Boston Bruins players Boston University Terriers men's ice hockey players Hershey Bears players Ice hockey people from Boston Jokerit players Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) players Moncton Golden Flames players Rochester Americans players Undrafted National Hockey League players AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans {{US-icehockey-goaltender-stub