Guillaume Latendresse
Ice hockey player, Montreal Canadiens
Born
May 24th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played professional ice hockey, primarily as a right winger. Entered the NHL in 2006 with the Montreal Canadiens, contributing to the team's playoff runs. Also played for the Minnesota Wild and the Ottawa Senators. Known for size and scoring ability, Latendresse achieved a career-high of 27 goals in the 2009-2010 season. After his playing career, transitioned to a role as a commentator, sharing insights on the game.
Played for the Montreal Canadiens
Achieved 27 goals in the 2009-2010 NHL season
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