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Dave Silk was born on 1 January, 1958 in Scituate, Massachusetts, U.S., is an American ice hockey player. Discover Dave Silk's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January 1958
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace Scituate, Massachusetts, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Dave Silk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Dave Silk height is 180 cm and Weight 86 kg.

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Height 180 cm
Weight 86 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Dave Silk Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dave Silk worth at the age of 66 years old? Dave Silk’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Dave Silk's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1958

David Mark Silk (born January 1, 1958) is an American former professional ice hockey player.

His professional career, which spanned 13 years, included 249 NHL regular season games with the Boston Bruins, Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers.

1978

He won the NCAA Championship in 1978 with Boston University, and was awarded New England Rookie of the Year 1976–1977.

1980

Silk is arguably most famous for being a member of the 1980 US Men's hockey team that won the gold medal at the Olympics in Lake Placid.

He is the cousin of former NHL and Boston Bruins player Mike Milbury.

Silk was born in Scituate, Massachusetts, and raised in Scituate and Cohasset, Massachusetts.

He attended Thayer Academy in Braintree, where he scored 85 points in his first season.

He then moved to Boston University where he became teammates and lifelong friends with future Miracle on Ice members Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, and Jack O'Callahan.

Silk was a dominating force for the Boston University Terriers hockey team, earning all-tournament, athlete of the week, and First- Team-All- New England honors.

Drafted 59th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, Silk signed a contract with the Rangers on March 3, 1980, days after the Olympic gold medal game.

He spent the next three seasons as a Ranger, playing mostly at right wing and center.

1981

Rick Dano played Silk in the 1981 TV movie Miracle on Ice.

1983

Silk realized a childhood dream when he was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1983.

He was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Red Wings the following season.

1985

After becoming a free agent in 1985, Silk signed with the Winnipeg Jets, finished his NHL career, and moved on to Germany for the 1986–87 season.

1991

Silk retired from hockey in 1991, returning to his alma mater Boston University where he served as the assistant men's hockey coach while attending BU's graduate school of management.

Silk has been inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, United States Olympic Hall of Fame, Boston University Hall of Fame, Sports Illustrated, Sportsman of the Year, and also inducted into the Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame (NHL + Amateur).

While attending Boston University, Silk earned both an undergraduate degree and a Masters of Business Administration degree and is a Director of Institutional Sales in Boston.

When asked if Silk still ties up the skates he said "I skate maybe once or twice a year for a charity event. I can’t say I miss it. I’m content. I’m good friends with former teammates Jack O’Callahan and also with Jack Hughes and Ralph Cox, who were the last two cuts from the team that year. The friendships, like I said, are the most important things for me to ever come out of my time in hockey" (Carroll).

2004

Bobby Hanson played him in the 2004 Disney film Miracle.

Hanson played his college hockey at Boston University, where Silk, Jack O'Callahan, and Mike Eruzione had played.

After college, Hanson played professional hockey in Europe, before a knee injury ended his career.