Glen Metropolit
Ice Hockey Player with NHL Experience
Born
June 25th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played ice hockey primarily as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Metropolit was selected by the New York Rangers in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. The player spent time with the Rangers, Atlanta Thrashers, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens during an eleven-year career in the NHL. He also had significant stints in various minor leagues and overseas. Contributed to teams not only through scoring but also as a skilled playmaker.
Played for New York Rangers
Participated in over 300 NHL games
Played in AHL and overseas leagues
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