Dion Phaneuf is now 26 years old NHL professional player who was born in Canada. He was originally picked by Calgary Flames in 2003 NHL Entry Draft, and in 2005 made his NHL debut, before that he was twice named the Defenceman. He break the Flames record and goals most as a first-year defenceman, finally win the James Norris Memorial Trophy as most best defenceman, although he did not win other award at all. He was a twice All-Star member. In his hockey career he play internationally games for Canada three times, win the 2004 silver and 2005 gold medals at the World Junior Hockey Championship, together with 2007 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships gold medal.

With his excellent physical, Phaneuf had been deemed to be one of the NHL's top hitters by his peers, at the same time was accused of trying to injure his opponents for many times. People talked about his much publicized relationship with actress Elisha Cuthbert frequently. At the same time, he was respected by Flames for his help to those ill and injured children in Calgary and been Alberta Children's Hospital ambassador.

Phaneuf childhood

Phaneuf has a younger brother Dane who play hockey for the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Phaneuf are close to his family at any time.

Phaneuf loves hockey and keen on it when he was only a little boy, his dream is to play hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL). His father Paul constructed one guard for his practice to help him be a powerful slapshot and an aggressive style from an early age. Mother is a his skate teacher who skate so good that once joined Canada Winter Games in 1975. Besides, Phaneuf exercised shot relentlessly many times and broke the nets his father bought is a common thing.

Dion Phaneuf Playing career

Phaneuf was selected by the Red Deer Rebels in 2000 WHL Bantam Draft. He then joined the Rebels and gained 17 points in 67 games in 2001-02 WHL season. Prospects Hockey commented that Phaneuf be the best player in the CHL in both 2004 and 2005

Calgary Flames

Phaneuf signed his first professional contract in September 2005 and then played for the Flames 2005-06 NHL season The first battle is against Minnesota Wild but score 5 days later. He scored 20 goals that season be the third player in NHL top rookie history.

A 50 point sophomore season helped him got the opportunity join NHL All-Star Game in 2006-07. The Flames signed Phaneuf to a six-year, US$39 million contract extension midway through the 2007-08 season. 60 points in the 2007-08 season is also the most top points in his career.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Phaneuf played first for Toronto Maple Leaf on February 2, 2010. He made first goal in Toronto Maple Leaf against Ottawa Senators. For Mike Komisarek a season ended injury, he was named the alternate captain in Toronto.

Dion Phaneuf was named the 18th captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 14, 2010.