Chris Drury
Ice Hockey Player, Stanley Cup Champion
Born
August 20th, 1976
48 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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