About Dan Held
Lived 1961 – 2015 (aged 53). Dan Held was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Daniel Held (November 13, 1961 – January 5, 2015) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played the majority of his playing career in Germany. He also played two seasons with the Maine Mariners in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 5th round (105th overall) of the 1980 NHL entry draft. He died after an illness, in January 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dan Held?
Canadian ice hockey player
When was Dan Held born?
Dan Held was born on 13 November 1961 in Calgary.
When did Dan Held die?
Dan Held died on 5 January 2015 in Germany.
What was Dan Held's occupation?
Dan Held was an ice hockey player.
What nationality was Dan Held?
Dan Held was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan Held. https://biography.guide/dan-held/
MLA: "Dan Held." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dan-held/.
Chicago: "Dan Held." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dan-held/.
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