Jay Harrison

Ice hockey player and defenseman

Jay Harrison - Ice hockey player and defenseman
Born

November 3rd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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A Canadian ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Career began with the New York Rangers after being drafted in 2001. Played for teams including the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets during a professional career spanning over a decade. Contributed to the success of the Carolina Hurricanes, participating in significant playoff runs.

Drafted 41st overall by New York Rangers in 2001

Played for Carolina Hurricanes and Winnipeg Jets

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