Christian Laflamme
Ice hockey player and defenseman
Born
November 24th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted 26th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the New Jersey Devils. Featured in games for several teams, including the New Jersey Devils, the Ottawa Senators, and the Montreal Canadiens. Contributed defensively during his career and participated in the playoffs.
Drafted in the first round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft
Played for the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators
Participated in multiple NHL playoff seasons
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