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Al MacInnis was born on July 11, 1963 in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada and is credited as an ice hockey player. Al MacInnis is 63 years old as of 2026. Recorded honors include Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy (1989), James Norris Memorial Trophy (1999) and 1 more. The listed height is 188 cm.
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. Raised in the fishing village of Port Hood, Nova Scotia, he built a career that quietly demands respect.
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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 63)
- Origin
- Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- ice hockey player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Stanley Cup
- 1989 Conn Smythe Trophy
- 1999 James Norris Memorial Trophy
- Hockey Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al%20MacInnis
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q378367
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Al MacInnis born?
Al MacInnis was born on July 11, 1963 and is 63 years old.
Where is Al MacInnis from?
Al MacInnis is from Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What does Al MacInnis do?
Al MacInnis works as ice hockey player.
How tall is Al MacInnis?
Al MacInnis is 188 cm tall.
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