Jeff Woywitka
Ice hockey player and NHL defenseman
Born
September 1st, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Professional ice hockey player played defenseman. Drafted in the third round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. Competed in the NHL with teams including the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Dallas Stars. Also played in various minor leagues and professional leagues in Europe.
Drafted 78th overall by the St. Louis Blues in 2001
Played in 150 NHL games
Contributed to teams like the Philadelphia Flyers
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