Andrew Ference
Ice Hockey Defenseman, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
March 17th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Calgary Flames, the Boston Bruins, and the Edmonton Oilers. Won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. Known for leadership on and off the ice, serving as captain for the Oilers and being involved in community initiatives throughout his career.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011
Served as captain of the Edmonton Oilers
Played over 1,000 NHL games
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