Denis Grebeshkov
Ice hockey defenseman and NHL player
Born
October 11th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a defenseman. Started career in the Russian Superleague before moving to the NHL. Played for teams such as the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, and Nashville Predators. Represented Russia in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.
Played for the New York Islanders
Competed in the IIHF World Championships
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