Andrew Ladd

Canadian Ice Hockey Player, 2-time Cup Champion

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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