Cam Janssen

Ice hockey player and enforcer

Cam Janssen - Ice hockey player and enforcer
Born

April 15th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1984, a professional ice hockey player played as a winger in the National Hockey League. Primarily recognized for contributions to the St. Louis Blues and the New Jersey Devils. Known for a physical style of play and role as an enforcer on the ice, participated in numerous fights during NHL games. Played college hockey for the University of Nebraska Omaha before being drafted into the NHL.

Played for St. Louis Blues

Played for New Jersey Devils

Competed in over 250 NHL games

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