Bill Nyrop
| Bill Nyrop | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 23, 1952 Washington, D.C., U.S. | ||
| Died |
December 31, 1995 (aged 43) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Position | Defense | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Montreal Canadiens Minnesota North Stars Kölner EC | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL draft |
66th overall, 1972 Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Playing career | 1974–1983 | ||
William Donald Nyrop (July 23, 1952 – December 31, 1995) was an American professional ice hockey player. He played 207 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota North Stars from 1976 to 1982. He won the Stanley Cup with the Canadiens three times, in 1976, 1977, and 1978. Internationally Nyrop played for the American national team at the 1976 Canada Cup, where he served as captain.