Andrei Vasilevskiy
Ice Hockey Goaltender; Stanley Cup Champion
Born
July 25th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Born in 1994, this professional ice hockey goaltender gained recognition in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 19th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2012, this athlete quickly became a pivotal player for the team. Known for exceptional reflexes and game awareness, played a key role in leading the Lightning to a Stanley Cup victory in 2020. This achievement marked the franchise's first championship since 2004. Continues to be a cornerstone of the Lightning's success.
Winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020
Winning the Vezina Trophy in 2019 as the league's best goaltender
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