Evgenii Dadonov

Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star

Evgenii Dadonov - Ice hockey player, NHL All-Star
Born

March 12th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Russia

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Born in 1989, a professional ice hockey player from Russia, has played in several leagues, including the NHL and KHL. Played for the Florida Panthers, where he made a significant impact during the 2016-2017 season. Later joined the Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators, achieving considerable success as a scorer. Participated in international competitions, representing Russia in various championships and winning gold at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

Selected as an NHL All-Star in 2020

Won a gold medal at the 2014 IIHF World Championship

Achieved a 70-point season with the Florida Panthers

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