Dan Cleary, born December 18, Cleary plays winger for the Detroit Red Wings. On June 4, 2008 Cleary became the first player from Newfoundland and Labrador to get his name on the Stanley Cup. In 2006-07 season Cleary scored a career high 20 goals in 71 games. He repeated this accomplishment the next season, scoring 20 goals in 63 games. On February 9, 2008, Cleary suffered a broken Jaw, which forced him to miss 19 games. A month later, the Red Wings offered Cleary a 5-year contract extension worth $14 million, which he signed. On June 30, 2008, Cleary brought the Stanley Cup home to Newfoundland. A packed lobby welcomed him at the St. John’s International Airport. A day later, Cleary brought the Stanley Cup back to his hometown Harbour Grace, Newfoundland for a Canada Day Celebration that included a parade and a concert. The event attracted and estimate of 27,000 people.
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