Randall Keith Joseph Boyd (January 23, 1962 – January 19, 2022) was a Canadian professional

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who played 257 games in the

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(NHL).

Early life

Boyd was born in

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, on January 23, 1962. From 1979 to 1982, he played junior hockey with the

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Career

During his career, Boyd played for the

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, and

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between 1981 and 1988. After leaving the NHL, Boyd played professional hockey in

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for two years. He played with the

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from 1991 to 1993 and ended his career with the

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Personal life

Boyd was a resident of

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, and died on January 19, 2022, four days shy of his 60th birthday.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

References

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