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Darren McCarty is a 4-time NHL Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. While he is best known for being a gritty enforcer during his career, McCarty was also known for giving back to the community when he was awarded the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2003. In retirement, McCarty has become an outspoken advocate for cannabis reform and credits it for helping him overcome an addiction to alcohol and prescription pills.

Darren McCarty

NHL League Ambassador

Sport:

Hockey (NHL)

Position:

Right Wing

Team(s):

Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames

Years Active:

1992 – 2009

Career Highlights:

Darren McCarty is a 4-time NHL Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. While he is best known for being a gritty enforcer during his career, McCarty was also known for giving back to the community when he was awarded the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2003. In retirement, McCarty has become an outspoken advocate for cannabis reform and credits it for helping him overcome an addiction to alcohol and prescription pills.

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Darren McCarty is a 4-time NHL Stanley Cup Champion with the Detroit Red Wings. While he is best known for being a gritty enforcer during his career, McCarty was also known for giving back to the community when he was awarded the NHL Foundation Player Award in 2003. In retirement, McCarty has become an outspoken advocate for cannabis reform and credits it for helping him overcome an addiction to alcohol and prescription pills.