Troy Crowder is a former professional

Professional

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 ice hockey

Ice hockey

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 right winger

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 who played parts of seven seasons in the National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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 with the New Jersey Devils

New Jersey Devils

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, Detroit Red Wings

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, Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings

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, and Vancouver Canucks

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 from 1987–88 to 1996–97.

Crowder was drafted 108th overall by the Devils in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft

1986 NHL Entry Draft

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. He compiled 433 career penalty minutes in 150 NHL games played. He also scored nine goals and sixteen points.

Crowder has a son that plays AAA hockey in the sudbury area.