Alex Pietrangelo
Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion
Born
January 18th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1990, this Canadian ice hockey player gained recognition as a skilled defenseman. Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2008, played for the team until 2020 and served as captain. Helped lead the Blues to their first Stanley Cup title in 2019. In 2020, signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, continuing to showcase talent at a high level.
Won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019
Served as captain of the St. Louis Blues
Selected in the first round of the 2008 NHL Draft
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