Brandon Montour

Ice hockey player with the Florida Panthers

Brandon Montour - Ice hockey player with the Florida Panthers
Born

April 11th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Debuted in the NHL in 2016 with the Anaheim Ducks. Played as a defenseman contributing to both offensive and defensive plays. Joined the Florida Panthers in 2021. Participated in the IIHF World Championship representing Canada.

Played for the Anaheim Ducks from 2016 to 2021

Traded to the Florida Panthers in 2021

Represented Canada in the IIHF World Championship

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