Derek Morris
Ice Hockey Player, NHL Defenseman
Born
August 24th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in Canada, played as a professional ice hockey defenseman. Competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the Calgary Flames, Phoenix Coyotes, and New York Rangers. Contributed to playoff runs and provided defensive skills throughout a lengthy career. Retired after completing significant seasons in the league, culminating in a total of over 800 career games.
Played for the Phoenix Coyotes
Competed in over 800 NHL games
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