Robert Thomas Joyce (born July 11, 1966) is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets between 1988 and 1993. He was drafted by the Bruins in the fourth round (82nd overall) in the 1984 NHL entry draft from the University of North Dakota.
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Playing career
College
Joyce played for the Fighting Sioux at the University of North Dakota from 1984-1987. During his final season with the team, he played alongside Tony Hrkac and Ed Belfour on a team nicknamed the "Hrkas Circus" due to their high-scoring prowess. They helped lead the team to a 40-8-0 record (an NCAA record at the time), and Joyce set the school record of 52 goals. The team went on to win its seventh WCHA title and the NCAA Tournament to secure their fifth national title.
Career notes
As a member of the Boston Bruins, Joyce played in the famous black-out game at Boston Garden during the 1987–88 Stanley Cup finals against the Edmonton Oilers, May 24, 1988.
Joyce made the Canadian Olympic Team for Calgary, 1988, playing only two hours away from his home.