Ian Cole
Ice hockey player and Stanley Cup champion
Born
February 21st, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Born in 1989, this ice hockey player achieved recognition in the NHL. Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2007, played for multiple teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom secured two Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. Later contributions included stints with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Carolina Hurricanes, showcasing defensive skills throughout a professional career spanning over a decade.
Won Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins (2016, 2017)
Drafted 18th overall by St. Louis Blues (2007)
Played for Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators
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