| Born: | Jan 14, 1979 | Draft: | 1997 Capitals, 9th Overall 1999 Bruins, 21st Overall |
| Hometown: | Nobleton, Ontario | Position: | Defenseman |
| Known For: | Stanley Cup Champion (2010) | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Canada | Current Team: | Retired |
Nick Boynton (born January 14, 1979) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player, having played his final year in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2010-11 season. Selected 9th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, Boynton ended up not coming to terms on a contract and, as a result, re-entered the draft. He was selected 21st overall in 1999 by the Boston Bruins and would play for them for six seasons before moving on to the Phoenix Coyotes. After two seasons, Boynton spent the next five years with the likes of Florida Panthers, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, and Flyers. Despite his short venture with the Blackhawks, Boynton has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup as part of the 2010 championship run.
Despite a Type I Diabetes diagnosis before his first NHL training camp, Boynton was not affected during his playing time and appeared in 605 career games. He finished with 144 points (34 goals, 110 assists) and amassed a total of 862 penalty minutes, as well as 41 fighting majors. Post-career, Boynton has opened up about the many struggles he has faced since leaving the game.
Nick Boynton Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Boynton & Carcillo Brave to Share Personal Struggles
- Carcillo & Boynton Delivering a Message We Need to Hear
Achievements
- OHL First All-Rookie Team (1995-1996)
- U17 WHC All-Star Team (1996)
- CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team (1999)
- CHL Memorial Cup Champion (1999)
- CHL Memorial Cup Most Valuable Player (Stafford Smythe Trophy) (1999)
- NHL All-Rookie Team (2002)
- NHL YoungStars Roster (2002)
- NHL All-Star Game (2004)
- NHL Stanley Cup Champion (2010)