Jake Virtanen
Ice Hockey Player, 2016 Memorial Cup Winner
Born
August 17th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a right winger in the NHL, primarily with the Vancouver Canucks. Drafted in the first round of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, contributed to the Canucks during multiple seasons. Achieved success in junior hockey by winning the Memorial Cup in 2016 with the Kelowna Rockets. Demonstrated offensive capabilities and physical play style throughout career.
Drafted 6th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 2014
Won the Memorial Cup with the Kelowna Rockets in 2016
Played for the Vancouver Canucks from 2014 to 2021
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