Brandon Carlo
Ice hockey defenseman, Boston Bruins
Born
November 26th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1996, a professional ice hockey defenseman played for the Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Carlo was selected in the second round of the 2015 NHL Draft and quickly established himself as a reliable player on the blue line. Over the course of his career, he contributed to the team's defensive strategy and played crucial minutes in high-stakes matches, including playoff games. Carlo's size and defensive skills made him a key component of the Bruins' lineup.
Drafted by Boston Bruins in 2015
Played in NHL playoffs with Boston Bruins
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