David E. Hynes (born April 17, 1951) is an American former professional ice hockey player who played 22 games in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins in 1973–75 as well as 22 games in the World Hockey Association for the New England Whalers in 1976–77.

He was also a member of the United States national team at the 1972, 1973 and 1977 Ice Hockey World Championship tournaments.

[1] Hynes has the distinction of being the first American born player to be drafted by the Boston Bruins.

He was selected in the fourth round, 56th overall, by the Bruins in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft.

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