Dmitri Yushkevich
Ice hockey player, 1998 Olympic participant
Born
November 19th, 1971
53 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 leagues before moving to the NHL. Played for teams including the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics, representing the Russian national team.
Participated in the 1998 Winter Olympics
Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Competed in over 500 NHL games
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