Gaston Gingras

Canadian ice hockey player

Gaston Gingras - Canadian ice hockey player
Born

February 13th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played professional ice hockey as a defenseman. Played for several teams in the National Hockey League (NHL), including the Montreal Canadiens, Minnesota North Stars, and New Jersey Devils. Participated in a total of 552 NHL games over an 11-year career. Also contributed to the minor leagues and represented Canada in international competitions.

Played 552 games in the NHL

Competed for the Montreal Canadiens

Represented Canada in international ice hockey

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