Dustin Tokarski

Ice hockey player, 2010 World Junior Champion

Dustin Tokarski - Ice hockey player, 2010 World Junior Champion
Born

September 16th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian ice hockey player played as a goaltender. Concluded junior career with the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL. Achieved significant success in international play, winning a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships and again at the 2010 World Junior Championship. Played professionally in the AHL and NHL, including stints with the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Gained recognition during the 2014 NHL playoffs, leading the Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Gold medal at the 2010 World Junior Championship

Led Montreal Canadiens to the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals

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