Eric Gryba
Ice hockey player, NHL career.
Born
April 14th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1988, a professional ice hockey player from Canada played primarily as a defenceman. Gryba was selected 68th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the Senators during the 2012-2013 season. Gryba also played for the Edmonton Oilers and the New Jersey Devils during a career that spanned several seasons in the NHL, contributing both defensively and in physical play. He played junior hockey with the Boston University Terriers before transitioning to the professional level.
Drafted 68th overall by the Ottawa Senators
Debuted in the NHL during the 2012-2013 season
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