Let's make this birthday one to remember.

46 years old (Born on December 18, 1978)

Happy Birthday, Daniel Cleary! From being drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in '97 to skating your way into hockey history as Newfoundland's first Stanley Cup champion with Detroit in 2008—your journey has been nothing short of legendary. You've shown us all that determination and grit can lead from small-town dreams straight to hoisting Lord Stanley’s cup.

Here's hoping your birthday is filled with more laughs than penalty minutes, fewer candles on the cake than playoff games played, and enough joy to rival lifting that coveted trophy once again. Cheers to you, Danny—may this year bring victories sweeter than overtime goals!