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My Take
To me, Al MacInnis is the rare defenceman who scared goalies more than forwards did. That legendary slapshot, reputedly the hardest in the game, made him a one-man artillery unit from the blue line, yet he was no mere showman. Twenty-three NHL seasons, a Stanley Cup, a Conn Smythe, a Norris, and a Hall of Fame plaque speak to genuine, sustained mastery. What I admire most is the blend of spectacle and reliability that rarely coexist in one player. From little Port Hood, Nova Scotia, he built a career that quietly demands respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Al MacInnis
- Name (Japanese)
- アル・マキニス
- Reading
- ある・まきにす
- Born
- July 11, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Port Hood, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1989 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 1999 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al%20MacInnis
Frequently asked questions
When was Al MacInnis born?
Born July 11, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Al MacInnis from?
Al MacInnis is from Port Hood, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What does Al MacInnis do?
Al MacInnis works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Al MacInnis?
Al MacInnis is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.