Former Maple Leafs’ captain Dion Phaneuf, who has an estimated net worth of $4 million, has retired from professional hockey after 14 NHL seasons.
Dion Phaneuf is a former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Phaneuf began his professional NHL career with Calgary Flames. They drafted him in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
He made his NHL debut in 2005 against the Minnesota Wild after signing his first professional contract.
In 2010, Calgary traded him to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a seven-player blockbuster. He ended up spending seven seasons with the Maple Leafs as the number one defenceman.
The Maple Leafs, impressed by his caliber, named him the team captain at just age 25.
NHL: What Is Dion Phaneuf Net Worth & Salary?
According to therichest.com, Dion Phaneuf has a net worth of $4 million.
The 6-feet-3-inches hockey player earned a total salary of around $75,660,878, reported another website, hockeyoneplus.com.
Phaneuf played for several hockey clubs during his career including Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings.
He also played on an international level at the 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, 2007 Men’s World Ice Hockey Championships, 2011 IIHF World Championship, and more.
Nevertheless, his verified net worth and salary are not yet disclosed.
Dion Phaneuf Age: Is Former Maple Leafs Captain Retried?
Dion Phaneuf has retired from professional hockey at age 36. He was a part of a total of 14 NHL seasons.
As per sportsnet.ca, the former Maple Leafs’ captain announced his retirement from the sport in an interview with the Toronto Sun.
Phaneuf, speaking about his experience, said he was proud of his career. He thanked his teacher Brent Stutter, who taught him how to be a pro.
Also, he expressed his gratitude to his teammates who helped him get better and supported him every step of the way.
Who Is Dion Phaneuf Wife? Family Details
Dion Phaneuf is married to his wife, Elisha Cuthbert, who is a Canadian actress and model.
Ms. Cuthbert, age 38, started working as a child actress. She made her debut as an extra in the horror movie Are You Afraid of the Dark?.
As an adult, she appeared in several notable films such as Lucky Girl, 24, Love Actually, The Girl Next Door, Happy Endings, and many more.
She first starred as a lead in the 1998 drama film Airspeed
(No Control).
Further, Cuthbert and Phaneuf got engaged in 2012 and tied the knot on July 6 a year later in Summerfield, Prince Edward Island.
The couple has one daughter together.