Andrew Ladd
Canadian Ice Hockey Player, 2-time Cup Champion
Born
December 12th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Professional ice hockey player played as a left winger. Started career with the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup in 2006. Subsequently played for teams including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets. Achieved another Stanley Cup victory with the Blackhawks in 2010. Served as captain for the Jets from 2014 to 2016, contributing significantly to the team's performance during that period. Completed career with the New York Islanders and garnered recognition for leadership on and off the ice.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010
Captained the Winnipeg Jets from 2014 to 2016
Contributed to Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory in 2006
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