Dennis Gilbert

Ice Hockey Player, NHL Defenseman

Dennis Gilbert - Ice Hockey Player, NHL Defenseman
Born

October 30th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played ice hockey professionally in the National Hockey League. Developed skills in defense and physical play. Competed for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres. Contributed to the team's strategies and performance during his tenure.

Drafted 91st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015

Played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres

Contributed to college hockey at the University of Notre Dame

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