Chris Butler

Ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres

Chris Butler - Ice hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres
Born

October 27th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played ice hockey professionally, primarily as a defenseman. Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Competed in the National Hockey League and American Hockey League, representing teams including the Sabres and the Calgary Flames. Contributed to team's defensive strategies and participated in various playoff games.

Drafted 96th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 2005

Played for the Calgary Flames

Appeared in over 200 NHL games

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