Doug Lynch
Canadian ice hockey player and defenceman
Born
April 4th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey in the National Hockey League (NHL) and other leagues. Drafted 38th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Played for teams including the New Jersey Devils and the Phoenix Coyotes. Contributed to various teams in the American Hockey League (AHL) and had a successful career in professional hockey.
Drafted 38th overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2001
Played for the Phoenix Coyotes in the NHL
Competed in the AHL and ECHL
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