Chris Drury

Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion

Chris Drury - Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born

August 20th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished ice hockey player, competed in the NHL for several teams, including the Colorado Avalanche and the New York Rangers. Achieved notable success by winning the Stanley Cup in 2001 with the Avalanche. Played collegiate hockey at Boston University before entering the NHL. Drury also represented the United States in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics.

Won the Stanley Cup in 2001

Played for the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche

Competed in the Winter Olympics

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