Jakub Vrána
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born
February 28th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic. Played as a winger in the NHL, primarily with the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings. Achieved notable success by winning the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Capitals. Known for offensive skills and agility on the ice.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018
Scored 27 goals in the 2019-2020 NHL season
Played in international competitions for the Czech Republic
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