Alex Pietrangelo

Ice Hockey Player; Stanley Cup Champion

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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