Ice hockey card, Joe Cirella, Florida Panthers, 1993

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Condition: as found, signs of use

Size: 6.3 cm x 11.9 cm

Joe Cirella was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 1980s and 1990s. He was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1981 as the fifth overall pick in the first round. Cirella spent much of his career with the New Jersey Devils (where the Rockies relocated), but also played for other teams, including the Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers and Florida Panthers.

Cirella was a defenceman whose style combined physical play with the ability to contribute offensively.

The Florida Panthers joined the NHL in 1993 as part of league expansion and reached the Stanley Cup Final in the 1995–96 season.

Before moving to Florida, Cirella spent the 1992–93 season with the New York Rangers. His time with the Panthers was relatively short – two seasons (1993–94 and 1994–95) before he ended his NHL career. After retiring, he became a coach and later a scout.