Chris Drury previously served as the general manager of the Rangers American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.
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Chris Drury is a Hobey Baker Award-winner with Boston University, a Calder Memorial Trophy winner with the Colorado Avalanche, a Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche, a two-time Olympic silver medalist with the United States and a former captain of the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers.
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Chris Drury was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.
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Chris Drury excelled at a variety of sports as a child, including hockey and baseball.
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Two months later, Chris Drury threw out the ceremonial first pitch in Game 2 of the 1989 World Series.
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Chris Drury played many sports simultaneously; before winning the Little League World Series with Trumbull, he won a national pee wee championship with his hockey team from Bridgeport the same year.
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Chris Drury was co-captain of the varsity hockey team in his senior year, receiving Connecticut all-state honors for his efforts on the ice.
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Chris Drury and Ted are the only players in Fairfield Prep's hockey history to have their numbers retired.
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Chris Drury was the first BU player to reach 100 career goals and assists, finishing with 113 and 100, respectively.
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Chris Drury was chosen in a vote of Hockey East fans and members of the league's 25th Anniversary Committee.
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Chris Drury became a fan favorite with the Avalanche crowd primarily due to his clutch play during playoffs.
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Chris Drury had a total of 11 game-winning goals in four straight playoff seasons in Colorado.
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Chris Drury recorded 53 points for the Flames during the year, finishing third in team scoring.
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However, Chris Drury regained his form and excelled in Buffalo, serving as co-captain with Daniel Briere from 2005 to his departure via free agency in 2007.
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Chris Drury again represented the United States at the 2006 Winter Olympics, where the Americans finished eighth overall.
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In Game 4 of the Conference Finals against the Senators, Chris Drury recorded another game-winner to stave off elimination, though the Sabres were eventually defeated four games to one.
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Chris Drury finished his first season with the Rangers with 58 points – third in team scoring.
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Chris Drury was only the second American-born captain in team history .
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Chris Drury was named to the United States roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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The Americans lost a rematch to the Canadians in the gold medal game and Chris Drury was awarded an Olympic silver medal for the second time.
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In September 2016, Chris Drury was promoted by the Rangers to assistant general manager.
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