Erik Westrum
Ice hockey player, NHL member
Born
July 26th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a professional ice hockey player from 1998 to 2008. Competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams including the Phoenix Coyotes, Atlanta Thrashers, and Minnesota Wild. Played collegiate hockey at the University of Minnesota, contributing to the team's success. Participated in various international competitions representing the United States.
Played for Phoenix Coyotes in the NHL
Competed with Minnesota Wild
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