Daryl Boyle (born February 24, 1987) is a Canadian-German professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently playing for Schwenninger Wild Wings of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Playing career
A native of Sparwood, British Columbia, Boyle spent four years with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the WHL, serving as team captain in 2007–08. He then played in the American Hockey League, representing three different teams (Norfolk Admirals, Rockford IceHogs, Peoria Rivermen). During the 2010–11 season, he also spent some time with ECHL's Alaska Aces.
In 2011, Boyle signed his first contract in Germany with Augsburger Panther of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He spent three years with the club, serving as team captain in 2012–13 and 2013–14.
In March 2014, Boyle agreed to terms with fellow DEL outfit EHC München.
Boyle played nine seasons with München, collecting four DEL titles with the club before leaving at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season on April 30, 2023. On May 1, 2023, he was signed to a one-year contract to extend his career in the DEL with the Schwenninger Wild Wings.
International play
Boyle has dual citizenship in Canada and Germany. He made his debut on the German national team during the 2013 Deutschland Cup. Boyle was a member of the silver medal winning German Olympic hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.