Jamie Drysdale

Ice Hockey Player, Anaheim Ducks Defenseman

Jamie Drysdale - Ice Hockey Player, Anaheim Ducks Defenseman
Born

April 8th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Born in 2002, this Canadian ice hockey player played as a defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks in the National Hockey League (NHL). After being drafted sixth overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, he quickly established himself as a key player within the team. Drysdale also represented Canada on the international stage, contributing to successes in the IIHF World Junior Championships.

Drafted sixth overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2020

Competed in the IIHF World Junior Championships for Canada

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