Brayden Point

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Brayden Point - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

March 13th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A professional ice hockey player, began career in the Western Hockey League (WHL) before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 3rd round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Established as a key player for the Lightning, contributing to significant team achievements. Played in multiple NHL All-Star Games and was part of the Lightning squad that won the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021.

Winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020

Winning the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021

Participating in NHL All-Star Games

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